| Turkey Meatloaf |
| 24-oz ground turkey meat 2 sausages, casings removed, about 8-oz 4-oz sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water for about ˝ hour 1 to 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp roasted garlic 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped ˝ cup celery, finely chopped 1 ˝ tsp. dried basil, crushed 1 tsp dried oregano & thyme ˝ cup fresh bread crumbs 2 eggs, slightly beaten Hot sauce, to taste salt & pepper to taste 1 to 2 Tbsp canned tomato sauce, (optional) Pre-heat oven to 350° F 1. Sauté the onions and celery in the canola oil until tender, about 2-3 minutes Add the roasted garlic, cook until just warmed thru Add the dried herbs, stir to combine and remove from the heat, cool slightly 2. n a large bowl combine the turkey meat, sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, hot sauce and the cooled vegetables, mix well (Best way to do this with your hand) Season with salt & pepper 3. Form the meat into a loaf and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper Spread tomato sauce over the top 4. Cook the meat loaf until it's all crispy on top & cooked thru, about 1 hour Serve with Mashed Potatoes, Crisp Green Salad with a lite Vinaigrette and Garlic Bread Yields about 8-10 servings |