Entrée: United States – Classic Turkey Meatloaf

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 1 hr

Additional 10 min

Total 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

1 1 / 2 lb (680 g) ground turkey
2 shallots, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (120 g) fresh breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 / 4 cup (60 ml) milk
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 / 4 cup (60 ml) ketchup (plus extra for glaze)
2 tbsp (8 g) chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp (6 g) salt
1 / 2 tsp (1 g) black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic until soft and fragrant; let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl combine ground turkey, sautéed shallots and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top, if desired, and bake 55–65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm.

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