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BBQ Turkey Mini Meatloaves
with butternut squash and walnut panko
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
Chef
Rachel Post
You can’t ever go wrong with BBQ sauce. And meatballs? Always a good idea. Enjoy these mini juicy meatballs filled with lots of flavor and love from yours truly.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 2 fl. oz. Carolina BBQ Sauce
- 1 oz. Goat Cheese
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- ½ oz. Walnut Halves
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
- ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat29g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1550mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 2 and 3, cooking until meatloaves reach minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 2 and 3, cooking until meatloaves reach minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Butternut Squash
Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add butternut squash, half the onion salt (reserve remaining for meatloaves), garlic pepper, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 8-12 minutes.If pan becomes dry, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as needed.While butternut squash cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Form the Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, remaining onion salt, half the panko (reserve remaining for walnut panko), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Form into 4 evenly-sized mini meatloaves, about 11/2"-thick and 21/2"-long. -
3 Cook the Meatloaves
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and meatloaves to hot pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, 4-5 minutes.
Flip loaves, add 2 Tbsp. water, and cover pan. Cook until meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner. Add BBQ sauce and 1 Tbsp. water. Stir sauce to combine and gently flip loaves to coat evenly. Cover and set aside.While meatloaves cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Walnut Panko and Finish Dish
Coarsely chop walnuts.
Add remaining panko to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until golden-brown, 30-60 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in walnuts and 1 tsp. olive oil.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatloaves with sauce and garnishing butternut squash with cheese (crumbling, if necessary) and walnut panko. Bon appétit!
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