Denver Omelet Baked Oat Bars With Quaker® Kettle Hearty Oats

Description

This recipe transforms a familiar breakfast favorite — the Denver omelet — into a portable bar. Students recognize the flavor instantly, and the warm savory profile boosts breakfast participation. The bars slice cleanly, hold well, and work perfectly for grab n go breakfast.

Meal Contribution

• 1 oz. Eq M/MA
• 1 oz. Eq Grain
• ⅛ cup Vegetable

1 serving = 1 bar, 3" x 3" 

Ingredients

Directions

Pre-Preparation – One day before service

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
2. Add oats, baking powder, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
3. Fold in ham, cheddar, peppers, and onions.
4. Spray full 4-inch hotel pans with pan spray, line with parchment paper and spray paper.
5. Pour batter evenly into pans (2 pans total).
6. Sprinkle a light layer of everything bagel seasoning on top.
7. Place in the cooler.
8. CCP: Store overnight, covered, labeled, and dated at ≤41°F.

Preparation – Day of Service

1. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
2. CCP: Bake to 135°F.
3. Cut each sheet pan into 24 bars (3" x 3").
4. CCP: Cook to 135°F or higher.

To Serve (Grab-n-go format)

• Place 1 bar into a wax sleeve.
• Hold in hot pass thrus until service.
• CCP: Hold at 135°F or above.

Food Safety

Process: Same Day (Process #2)