Oven-Ready
Turkey Bacon Swiss Meatballs with Garlic Butter Cracker Zucchini
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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 slaved over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
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1 oz. Shredded Swiss Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
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1.26 oz. Mayonnaise
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6 Butter Crackers
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan
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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Calories620
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Carbohydrates15g
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Fat40g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1440mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing 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
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1 Prepare the Vegetables
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine zucchini, tomato, 1/2 tsp. olive oil, garlic pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt in provided tray. Push to one side. -
2 Make the Meatballs
Finely crush butter crackers.
In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, 2/3 the crushed crackers (reserve remaining for vegetables), 2/3 the mayonnaise, half the bacon (reserve remaining of both for bacon aioli), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Form turkey mixture into six equally-sized meatballs.Place in empty space in tray.If using ground beef, Impossible Burger, or ground pork, follow same instructions. -
3 Bake the Dish
Bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 25-30 minutes.
If using ground beef or ground pork, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 25-30 minutes. If using Impossible Burger, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs are heated through, 25-30 minutes.While meal bakes, combine remaining bacon and remaining mayonnaise in bacon container.Carefully remove from oven. Top meatballs with dollops of mayonnaise-bacon aioli and Swiss cheese. Top vegetables with Parmesan and remaining crushed crackers. Bake again, 4 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Bon appétit!
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