loaded turkey loaf

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

This is a healthy meat loaf and a very good way to get kids to eat their veggies.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For loaded turkey loaf

  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 2 stalk
    celery, finely chopped
  • 1 sm
    onion, finely chopped`
  • 1 lg
    carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 lg
    golden delicious apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • 2 lb
    ground turkey
  • 1
    egg
  • 2/3 c
    unsweetened applesauce (divided)
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp
    honey
  • 3/4 tsp
    sage
  • 1/2 tsp
    rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme
  • 1/4 tsp
    marjoram
  • dash
    nutmeg
  • to taste
    salt & pepper

How To Make loaded turkey loaf

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook celery, onion and carrot, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender. (about 2 mins.)
  • 3
    Add apple and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. (about 10 minutes)
  • 4
    In a large bowl, mix together turkey, egg,1/3 cup applesauce, milk, bread drumbs and seasonings.
  • 5
    Add onion mixture and stir gently until just combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and shape into a 9 x 5 inch loaf.
  • 6
    In a small bowl, stir together mustard, honey and 1/3 cup applesauce.
  • 7
    Spread over top and sides of the loaf.
  • 8
    Bake foe 30 minutes.
  • 9
    Reduce temperature to 375 degrees and cook for 25 minutes more or until done.
  • 10
    Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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