Turkey meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf!

Meatloaf is one of the great family comfort foods.  And it's so simple to make!  A little ground meat, bread crumbs, seasoning, maybe an egg?  It is a deliciously heavy savory treat!  Of course, fitting the theme of my blog, I had to lighten it up just a bit!

Start with a 20 oz. package of lean ground turkey.  I like to mix it all up in the package tray, in interest of saving some dishes!  Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 c. of whole wheat bread crumbs, and 1/2 of my sauce mix:

2 Tablespoons ketchup

2 Tablespoons barbecue sauce

2 Tablespoons mustard (I like spicy brown or whole grain, and Dijon)

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Lightly mix all the meat, just until the breadcrumbs are incorporated.  It is very important to NOT over mix!  Trust me, my husband still makes fun of my "cat food" meatloaf incident!  Form into a loaf shape, in a 9x13 pan with deep sides.  Make sure there is plenty of space between the loaf and the pan sides, so there is somewhere for any excess fat to go.  Spread the other half of the sauce mix on top.

Bake meatloaf at 400*, for about 45 minutes, or until the center reaches 165*.  I strongly recommend using a meat thermometer!  

After removing from the oven, allow meatloaf to rest for at least 20 minutes, then cut in 1 inch slices, and serve!  Enjoy!