BUTTERNUT SQUASH MEATLOAF

Butternut Squash Meatloaf image

Provided by sheepdoc

Categories Meatloaf

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, diced medium
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced medium
1/2 cup diced bacon (3 oz)
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs ground meat (turkey, rabbit, or pork)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 slice white bread, diced medium
1 large egg
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high. Add onion,, garlic, squash, and bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add sage and red pepper and cook one minute.
Combine meat, cheese, bread, and egg in large bowl. Add vegetables, 2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix well with hands. Form into 4" x 10" loaf on pan. Bake until meatloaf is cooked, about 40 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 1165.5, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 9.8