Express
Sheet Pan Tex-Mex Pork Meatloaf
with cheddar butternut squash
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
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)
- 12 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 1 oz. Chipotle Pesto
- ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 2 Green Onions
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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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Calories640
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Carbohydrates34g
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Net Carbs29g
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Fat44g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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, roast until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, roast until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil and butternut squash. Cover with a damp paper towel.Microwave covered until slightly tender, 3-5 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Set aside.While butternut squash microwaves, trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.Coarsely crush crispy jalapeños.In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, panko, half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for butternut squash), white portions of green onions, half the salsa (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for pesto), and 1/4 tsp. salt.Form meat mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height. -
2 Start the Butternut Squash and Meatloaves
Place butternut squash on one half of prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, remaining taco seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer on their side. Wipe bowl clean and reserve.
Place meatloaves on empty side of sheet.Roast in hot oven, 15 minutes.Meatloaves will finish cooking in a later step.While butternut squash and meatloaves roast, continue recipe. -
3 Add the Toppings
In reserved bowl, combine pesto (to taste) and remaining salsa (to taste). Set aside.
After 15 minutes, carefully remove sheet from oven. Stir butternut squash and evenly top with cheese. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly top meatloaves with salsa mixture (use less if spice-averse). Sheet will be hot! Use caution. -
4 Finish Butternut Squash and Meatloaves and Finish Dish
Roast again in hot oven until butternut squash is tender and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top butternut squash with green portions of green onions and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Slice meatloaf, if desired. Bon appétit!
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