Bacon, Cheese, and Spinach Stuffed Turkey Loaf

I got the idea for a stuffed meatloaf from Shaye on the site; however, as mine evolved it became a whole different animal (or loaf if you will). I have to give Shaye credit for the technique!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• Filling

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  cups fresh spinach (I use prewashed salad mix)
• 2  garlic cloves (minced)
• 10  slices  turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4  ounces cream cheese, light (softened)

• Loaf

• 1  lb ground turkey
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper
• 1⁄2 zucchini (finely chopped or shredded)
• 1  cup  cheddar french-fried onions (crushed)
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  tablespoons yellow mustard
• 4  tablespoons ketchup
•  salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. For filling:
3. Heat olive oil over medium high heat.
4. Add spinach and garlic. Cook until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool, chop the spinach.
5. Combine chopped spinach, cooked turkey bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese.
6. Set filling aside.
7. For loaf:
8. Combine ground turkey, egg, green peppers, zucchini, cheddar French-fried onions (crushed), Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
9. In a wax paper lined, 9 x 13 pan, pat out the turkey mixture.
10. Top with the filling mixture.
11. Roll jelly-roll style.
12. Seal the ends.
13. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes until browned.
14. Let sit for about five minutes.
15. Slice and serve.