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Butterball Foodservice

Digital Recipe Book

June, 2025

Nutritious Turkey Recipes for Schools

Thank you for exploring this special collection of recipes created in partnership with Butterball Foodservice, one of the most trusted names in K-12 school nutrition.

This digital recipe book features 10 versatile, student-approved recipes built around high-quality Butterball® turkey products. Each recipe was developed to help school nutrition professionals increase student satisfaction and drive participation in school meal programs.

What You'll Find in This Book:

  • Easy-to-follow recipes written specifically for K-12 foodservice teams
  • USDA-compliant portions using Butterball® turkey medallions, thigh roast, ham, and breast steak
  • Creative menu ideas that work across breakfast, lunch, and supper programs
  • Culturally inspired dishes to match evolving student preferences
  • Clear instructions that align with standardized school kitchen practices

Why This Matters:

Every meal served is a chance to nourish, connect, and engage students. The right menu can make the difference between a student skipping a meal—or looking forward to what's being served. These Butterball® recipes were built with that goal in mind: flavor-forward, cost-effective, and operationally efficient meals that meet the needs of today's school kitchens.

How to Use:

  • Each recipe includes detailed prep instructions and HACCP guidance
  • All recipes are written in a 20-serving format for easy scaling in Health-e Pro or other menu planning systems

On behalf of School Food Rocks® and Butterball Foodservice, we hope this collection brings inspiration to your menus and satisfaction to your students.

Let's keep making school food better—together.

– Joe Urban
Founder & CEO
School Food Rocks®

Turkey Philly Cheese Steak Sub (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1732761

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat braising pan to 350 degrees.
  1. Add vegetable oil to the braising pan. Add sliced onions and green peppers to pan and sauté for approximately 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  1. Add turkey tenderloin medallions to braising pan, mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
  1. Transfer turkey and vegetable mixture to 2” half long pans and hold in warmer until service.
  1. Prepare queso cheese per manufacturer instructions. Transfer to 2” half long pans and hold in warmer until service.
  1. Place hoagie rolls in warming cabinet 5-10 minutes prior to service.
  1. Assemble Turkey Philly Cheesesteak by placing 1 cup of turkey and vegetable mixture on a hoagie roll, followed by 1.5 oz. of queso cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Sub

Calories 384

Sodium 762

Meal Components

2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

3 oz. Whole Grain-Rich

.25 cups Additional Vegetables

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Wheat

Mediterranean Turkey BLT Wrap (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1732715

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  1. Place turkey bacon on sheet pan with parchment paper. Cook for 4-6 minutes or until desired crispiness.
  1. Place tortillas in hot holding cabinet 10 minutes prior to assembly.
  1. Transfer into 4" shotgun pans. Cover and place in warmer.
  1. Assemble BLT wraps in assembly line fashion by placing one Tbs of tzatziki sauce on tortilla followed by one leaf lettuce, 2 tomato slices, 3 cucumber slices, 3 slices of red onion, and 6 slices of turkey bacon.
  1. Fold BLT wrap envelope style, slice diagonally through center of wrap.
  1. Transfer to 2” hotel pans and hold in cooler until service.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Wrap

Calories 356

Sodium 665 mg

Meal Components

2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

1.5 oz. Whole Grain-Rich

.5 cups Other Vegetables

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Wheat

Tokyo Turkey Breakfast Biscuit (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1787444

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Thaw turkey medallions under refrigeration one day in advance if frozen.
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  1. Place biscuits on lined sheet pans and bake for 3-5 minutes.
  1. Place turkey medallions in a large mixing bowl and toss with 1 oz of Teriyaki Glaze until evenly coated.
  1. Arrange glazed turkey medallions in a single layer on lined sheet pans. Bake for 5–7 minutes.
  1. Prepare egg patties according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  1. Assemble sandwich: Split biscuit in half and layer with 1 egg patty and 1.8 oz of cooked Teriyaki glazed turkey medallions. Close sandwich and wrap if holding.
  1. Transfer to steam table pan or warming unit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Biscuit

Calories 310

Sodium 561mg

Meal Components

2oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

1.25 oz. Whole Grain-Rich

Allergens

Eggs

Milk

Soy

Wheat

BBQ Turkey Tenderloin Bento Box (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1786310

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Thaw turkey medallions under refrigeration two days in advance.
  1. In a mixing bowl, gently combine turkey medallions with Orange Sauce until evenly coated.
  1. Rinse and chop romaine. Shred carrots (if not pre-shredded), thaw and drain edamame, and rinse grape tomatoes. Transfer to cooler until assembly.
  1. Assemble salad: In a bowl or clamshell container, layer 1 cup chopped romaine, ¼ cup shredded carrots, ¼ cup edamame, and ¼ cup grape tomatoes. Top with 6 oz spoodle of orange-glazed turkey medallions.
  1. Transfer to cooler until service.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Salad

Calories 232

Sodium 352 mg

Meal Components

2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

,5 cups Dark Green

0.5cups Red/Orange

0.25cups M/MA - Beans, Peas and Lentils

Allergens

  • Soy

Orange Turkey Salad (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1792950

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Thaw turkey medallions under refrigeration two days in advance.
  1. In a mixing bowl, gently combine turkey medallions with Kikkoman Orange Sauce until evenly coated.
  1. Rinse and chop romaine. Shred carrots (if not pre-shredded), thaw and drain edamame, and rinse grape tomatoes. Transfer to cooler until assembly.
  1. Assemble salad: In a bowl or clamshell container, layer 1 cup chopped romaine, ¼ cup shredded carrots, ¼ cup edamame, and ¼ cup grape tomatoes. Top with 6 oz spoodle of orange-glazed turkey medallions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Salad

Calories 232

Sodium 352 mg

Meal Components

2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

,5 cups Dark Green

.5 cups Red/Orange

.2 5 cups M/MA - Beans, Peas and Lentils

Allergens

  • Soy

Turkey Ramen Bowl (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1508571

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat Ramen Broth in steamer.
  1. Heat Turkey medallions in steamer for 10-12 minutes.
  1. Sauté spinach until slightly wilted, slice and sauté mushrooms.
  1.  Cook noodles in boiling water for 4 1/2 minutes and drain. 
  1. Assemble the noodle bowl as follows:
  1. Place 1 cup of ramen noodles in bowl
  1. Add 4 oz of Ramen Broth
  1. Add 3 oz. of Turkey Medallions, 1/2 oz. of mushrooms, 1/2 oz. of spinach, and 1 oz. of shredded carrots to bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Ramen Bowl

Calories 417

Sodium 696 mg

Meal Components

2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

2 oz Whole Grain-Rich

.5 cups Other vegetables

Allergens

  • Soy
  • Wheat

Apple and Turkey Croissant (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1732765

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Slice tomatoes, apples, and shred lettuce.
  1. Build sandwiches in assembly line fashion:
  1. Add two slices of turkey to bottom slice of croissant
  1. Top with three slices of apples, two slices of tomato, ¼ cup of shredded lettuce, and drizzle with 1 tbsp of honey mustard dressing.
  1. Finish the sandwich by placing top slice of croissant on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Croissant

Calories 408

Sodium 715 mg

Meal Components

2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

2 oz Whole Grain-Rich

.25 cups Other vegetables

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat

Turkey Caprese Sandwich (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1732762

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Slice tomatoes and shred lettuce.
  1. Build sandwiches in assembly line fashion:
  1. Add one slice of turkey to bread slice
  1. Top with two slices of mozzarella cheese, three basil leaves, two slices of tomato, ¼ cup of shredded lettuce, and drizzle with 1 tbsp of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
  1. Finish sandwich by placing bread slice on top.


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Sandwich

Calories 441

Sodium 536 mg

Meal Components

2 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates

2 oz Whole Grain-Rich

.25 cups Red/Orange vegetables

.25 cups Other vegetables

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Wheat

Southwestern Turkey Salad (20 Servings)

Health-e Pro Recipe #1732760

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Dice tomatoes, slice red onions, cut limes into 8 wedges, and drain black beans.
  1. Build salads in assembly line fashion by placing 1 cup of chopped romaine lettuce in bottom of container.
  1. Place 6 oz spoodle of turkey tenderloin in center of lettuce.
  1. Distribute the following ingredients evenly around the turkey:
  • 2 tbsp of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp of black beans
  • 2 tbsp of corn
  • 4 slices of red onion
  • 2 tbsp of pickled jalapenos
  • ½ oz of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 lime wedge
  1. Serve with choice of salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Salad

Calories 244

Sodium 664 mg

Meal Components

2.5 oz. Meat/Meat Alternates


.5 cups Dark Green vegetables

.5 cups Other vegetables

Allergens

  • Milk

Thank You for Using the Butterball® K-12 Digital Recipe Book

We're so grateful you took the time to explore this collection of recipes created by School Food Rocks® in partnership with Butterball Foodservice.

Our goal with this resource was simple: to help school nutrition teams serve delicious, nutritious, and operationally smart meals that students actually want to eat. Whether you tried one recipe or all twenty, we're honored to support your work feeding the next generation.

A Note from Heather Ness- Senior Foodservice Marketing Manager

"Butterball is proud to collaborate with School Food Rocks® on this project to bring exciting, student-friendly recipes to K-12 schools across the country. The SFR team is known for their fresh ideas, practical expertise, and unwavering commitment to school nutrition. They are truly one of the most respected and talented teams in the industry."

A Note from Joe Urban- Founder & CEO, School Food Rocks®

"School meals matter more now than ever. When we serve great food that students are excited about, participation grows and lives are impacted. We created this recipe book to make your job a little easier—and a lot more flavorful."

A Note from Lauren Couchois- Director of K-12 Programs, School Food Rocks®

"As a former School Nutrition Director, I know firsthand how powerful the right recipe can be. These dishes are designed for real kitchens, real students, and real impact. We're here to support your success every step of the way."

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– The School Food Rocks® + Butterball Foodservice Teams