Oven-Ready
Cheddar and Pork Meatball Bake
with cauliflower
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
Chef
Tom Scodari
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cauliflower Florets
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
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⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ oz. Parsley
- 1 tsp. Potato Spice Seasoning
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates16g
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Net Carbs13g
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Fat37g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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
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1 Start the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, panko, potato spice seasoning, and half the minced garlic and parsley (reserve remaining for cauliflower). Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs. Transfer to provided tray.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step.While meatballs bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Cauliflower
Using hands, break cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
In another mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cauliflower, cream base, garlic salt, remaining minced garlic and parsley, cream cheese, and red pepper flakes (use less if spice-averse). Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.After 10 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Drain any excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Transfer cauliflower mixture to tray. Stir to combine and evenly top with shredded cheese. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until cauliflower is tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-20 minutes.
While meal bakes, stem parsley and tear leaves.Carefully remove tray from oven and stir in lemon juice. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, garnish with parsley. Bon appétit!
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