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School Recipes – Macaroni and Cheese

Product:

Refrigerated, Ready-To-Heat Options:
Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese, 20 oz CPET Tray

Frozen, Ready-To-Cook Options:
Stouffer’s Macaroni & Cheese, Party Size 76 oz Foil Tray

Creamy macaroni and cheese in a white bowl, featuring tender elbow pasta coated in a rich, smooth cheddar cheese sauce. Perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Process:

Retherm (RTV)/Cook and Hold (CHV)
Cook Time: Refrigerated Items
–30-40 Minutes or until internal temp reaches
165°F (74°C)
Cook Time: Frozen Items
–RTV: 60 Minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C)
–CHV: 70 Minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C)
Vapor Temp: 200°F (93°C)
Air Temp: 200°F (93°C)

Holding Program (RTV/CHV/HOV)
Holding Time: Up to 3 Hours
Vapor Temp: 140°F (60°C) 
Air Temp: 150°F (66°C)

  1. Preheat CVap® Oven.
  2. Remove macaroni and cheese containers from sleeve or box packaging. Remove plastic or foil lid and place trays onto a perforated sheet pan.
  3. Place the pan into the oven.
    Press ENTER.
  4. After 75% of the cook time has passed, open the oven door and carefully remove the tray. Stir mac & cheese to ensure thorough heating. Check the temperature.
  5. Return pans to the oven to complete retherm if the internal temp is less than the target temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Once completed, remove from oven. Serve immediately or transfer to a preheated holding unit for hot holding.

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