HEALTHY TURKEY MEATLOAF-I

HEALTHY TURKEY MEATLOAF-I

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 can mild Rotel tomatoes, diced
• 1 lg. jar marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix together all ingredients except for 1/2 jar of marinara sauce. Place in a large cast iron skillet or 2 loaf pans and cook at 350°F for 45 minutes then spread remaining marinara sauce on top and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy !

TURKEY MEATLOAF - BEST EVER

TURKEY MEATLOAF - BEST EVER

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pkg. ground turkey 97% lean (1 & 1/4 lb.)
• 1/3 cup Italian dressing - restaurant style
• 1/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs - plain
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
In bowl combine all ingredients. Squish with hands until blended. Press into bread loaf pan. Bake in oven at 350°F for approximately 1 hour or until top is nice and brown.
Pickle and Cheese variation: Press 2/3 of mixture into pan. Using your fingers or a spoon, form a tunnel in the center. Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped sweet or dill pickles into the tunnel.
Top with the remaining mixture and bake as directed above. This variation is super yummy, we like the sweet pickles best! Enjoy !

TURKEY MEATLOAF II

TURKEY MEATLOAF II

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp. oil
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried sage
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 1/2 c. peeled, grated apples
• 1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs from firm bread
• 1 lg. egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

GLAZE:

• 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and saute 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in thyme and sage and let cool slightly. Combine onion mixture in large bowl with turkey, bread crumbs, apple, egg, parsley, salt, mustard and pepper. Mix well. Pack into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Pour off any fat.

GLAZE: Combine ingredients in small bowl and brush over top of loaf. Bake 30 minutes more or until golden and juices run clear when pierced. Enjoy !