Spicy Butternut Squash Meatloaf

Health score
19%
Spicy Butternut Squash Meatloaf
60 min.
6
501kcal

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Spicy Butternut Squash Meatloaf: A Delectable Twist on a Classic Comfort Food

Are you ready to take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey with a twist on the traditional meatloaf? This Spicy Butternut Squash Meatloaf is the perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make your lunch or dinner an extraordinary experience. With a spicy kick from the red pepper flakes and sage, this dish is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

Prepared in just 60 minutes and serving 6, this recipe offers a delightful main course option for your next family gathering or cozy evening at home. Each serving contains approximately 501 calories, providing a well-balanced meal that's packed with protein, fats, and carbs in the right proportions.

Whether you're a fan of hearty lunches or a satisfying dinner, this Spicy Butternut Squash Meatloaf fits the bill. It's versatile, easy to make, and brimming with the comforting flavors of butternut squash, pancetta, and Parmesan cheese. So why not give your traditional meatloaf a spicy makeover and indulge in this mouth-watering creation?

Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that promises to delight your senses. This Spicy Butternut Squash Meatloaf is not just a meal; it's a memory in the making.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.8 cup onion diced yellow
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 1.3 cups butternut squash diced peeled
  • 0.5 cup bacon diced
  • 1.8 teaspoons sage fresh chopped
  • teaspoon pepper 
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • 1.5 pounds ground pork 
  • 2.8 ounces parmesan grated
  • cup sandwich bread diced white
  • large eggs 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories501kcal
Protein23.12%
Fat68.38%
Carbs8.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.8
Glycemic Load
3.25
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.843913057576%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:501.13kcal
25.06%
Fat:37.77g
58.1%
Saturated Fat:14.23g
88.92%
Carbohydrates:10.57g
3.52%
Net Carbohydrates:9.22g
3.35%
Sugar:2.11g
2.35%
Cholesterol:134.49mg
44.83%
Sodium:466.69mg
20.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.73g
57.46%
Copper:1.88mg
94.21%
Vitamin A:3568.81IU
71.38%
Vitamin B1:0.98mg
65.16%
Selenium:39.83µg
56.9%
Phosphorus:361.7mg
36.17%
Vitamin B3:6.56mg
32.79%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.58%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.46%
Zinc:3.38mg
22.54%
Calcium:218mg
21.8%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.71%
Potassium:549.69mg
15.71%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.54%
Magnesium:47.37mg
11.84%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.77%
Iron:2mg
11.13%
Vitamin C:9.12mg
11.06%
Folate:31.2µg
7.8%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.61%
Fiber:1.35g
5.4%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.07%
Vitamin K:1.87µg
1.78%