Oven-Ready
Honey BBQ Turkey Meatballs
with mac and cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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 worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Ground Turkey
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16 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 oz. BBQ Sauce
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
- 2 tsp. BBQ Spice Rub
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) Vqmxy5P7
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs54g
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Fat29g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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 Form the Meatballs
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry
In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, panko, BBQ spice rub (use less if spice-averse), and 1/2 tsp. salt. Form into 20 equally-sized meatballs.Place meatballs and diced peppers into one provided tray.In second provided tray, combine pasta, 1/2 cup water, cream base, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover tray with foil. -
2 Start the Mac and Cheese and Meatballs
Bake both trays (mac and cheese covered, meatballs uncovered) in hot oven until meatballs start to brown and cheeses melt, 15-18 minutes.
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3 Add Sauce and Bake Meal
In another mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce and honey.
Carefully remove trays from oven.Drain any excess moisture from tray with meatballs and diced peppers. Add sauce and stir until meatballs are coated. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Stir mac and cheese to combine. Cover tray with foil. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Bake both trays again (mac and cheese covered, meatballs uncovered) in hot oven until sauce is hot and bubbling and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 15-18 minutes.Carefully remove both trays from oven.Bon appétit!
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