Italian Turkey and Parmesan Meatloaf

Submitted by wheeliesurfer

"A modified version of this (http://www.food.com/recipe/turkey-meatloaf-54752) recipe. I love Italian flavors and cheese, so I changed the recipe a bit for personal taste. It turned out great so I want to share it :-)."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 5 Loafs
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs italian seasoned ground turkey (Jennie O)
• 1 yellow onion
• 10 white mushrooms
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 carrot
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 3⁄4 cup barbecue sauce
• 6 ounces shaved parmesan cheese
• seasoned pepper
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2. Dice onion and mushrooms. Mince garlic. Sautée in a skillet with EVOO until onions are golden and translucent. Season with seasoned pepper. Remove from heat.
3. 3. Grate carrot into a large mixing bowl then add 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 4 oz shaved Parmesan cheese and remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. When finished, mixture should be firm enough to maintain a loafed shape. If needed, add more bread crumbs to stiffen mixture.
4. 4. Place ground turkey mixture into 5 small loaf pans approx 5x3 inches (I purchased mine from grocery store in a set of 5 disposable pans with lids).
5. 5. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40-45 minutes. With approximately 15 min remaining, spread remaining BBQ sauce over loafs then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. When done internal temp should be 165 degrees F and cheese on top melted and golden.