Express
Sheet Pan Cheesy Pesto Pork Meatloaf
with roasted cilantro potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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1 oz. Chipotle Pesto
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1 oz. Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread
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0.84 oz. Mayonnaise
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⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 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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Calories720
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat48g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1220mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef or ground turkey, roast until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Topping
Cut potatoes into 1" dice and pat dry.
Coarsely chop cilantro; no need to stem.In a mixing bowl, combine cheese spread, half the pesto (to taste; reserve remaining for meatloaves), half the mayonnaise (reserve remaining for meatloaves), and half the red pepper flakes (to taste; reserve remaining for potatoes). Set aside.Place whole garlic cloves and 1 tsp. olive oil on a piece of foil and form a foil pouch around garlic. Set aside. -
2 Add the Potatoes
Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet. Top with 2 tsp. olive oil, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for meatloaves), and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasonings into potatoes.
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3 Add the Meatloaves and Garlic
In another mixing bowl, combine panko, ground pork, remaining garlic salt, remaining mayonnaise, remaining pesto (use less if spice-averse), and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves.
Place meatloaves on empty side of sheet. Top evenly with pesto-cheese topping (use less if spice-averse).Place garlic pouch in empty corner of baking sheet. -
4 Roast Meal and Finish Dish
Roast meal in hot oven until garlic is softened, 10 minutes.
Carefully remove garlic from oven. Stir potatoes. Sheet will be hot; use a utensil.Return potatoes and meatloaves to hot oven and roast again until potatoes are browned and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.While potatoes and meatloaves roast, transfer roasted garlic to a clean work surface. Mash with a fork until a paste-like consistency forms. Garlic will be hot! Use caution.Carefully remove sheet from oven.To serve, stir remaining red pepper flakes (to taste), a pinch of salt, cilantro, and mashed garlic into potatoes. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil. Bon appétit!
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