Delicious Turkey (Meat) Loaf

Submitted by ckimberlycook

"This turkey loaf looks like a meatloaf but really should be described all on its own! I used my favourite meatloaf recipe and then got creative. I hope your family enjoys this as much as mine did tonight! The next time I make this I will double the recipe to freeze one for later."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili pepper
• 5 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 12 saltine crackers, crushed
• 20 vegetable crackers, crushed (I used Kraft Vegetable thins)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium sized skillet, warm the oil and add in the garlic and onions. Saute until the onions appear clear. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients, setting aside one of the 1/4 cups of ketchup. Mix just until well combined. Add in the sauteed onions and garlic. Mix.
4. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and brush the top with the remaining ketchup.
5. Bake for about 50 - 55 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees.F.
6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to15 minutes before slicing.