SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH MEATLOAF

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Large chunks of butternut squash are mixed with ground pork or turkey (take your pick!), diced pancetta, grated Parmesan, and fresh sage leaves for a delightful autumnal dinner recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced medium (3/4 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and diced medium (1 1/3 cups)
3 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced medium (1/2 cup)
1 3/4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground pork or turkey
1 cup grated Parmesan (2 3/4 ounces)
1 to 2 slices white sandwich bread, diced medium (1 cup)
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, butternut squash, and pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and vegetables begin to brown, 5 minutes. Add sage and red-pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • In a large bowl, combine pork, cheese, bread, and egg. Add vegetable mixture and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using your hands, mix until ingredients are combined. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet; form into a 4-by-10-inch loaf. Bake until meatloaf is cooked through, 40 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 g, Fat 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g

Ajiboye Habeeb
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I would not recommend this recipe. The meatloaf was dry and flavorless.


Angel Pari
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The meatloaf was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Zahra Bukhari
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This meatloaf was easy to make, but I found it to be a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.


Bharat Shahi
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I found the meatloaf to be a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Ali Bbab
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


kayla long
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I made this meatloaf for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Dange Pranaityte
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This is now my go-to meatloaf recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Saood Saeed
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The flavors in this meatloaf were amazing! The butternut squash and spices really complemented each other.


Noe Bagtasos
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This meatloaf was easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still very moist and flavorful.


Jordan Jenkins
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the butternut squash added a nice sweetness.


Rao SARIM
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This butternut squash meatloaf was a hit with my family! It had a unique and flavorful taste that we all loved, and the leftovers were just as good the next day.