Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf

Lately, I've been running out of main dish recipes that aren't pasta or carb-heavy. I've been trying to keep it to one carb heavy dinner per week and that can be a bit difficult at times. For some reason, I always forget about meatloaf. My family likes meatloaf with veggies in it, so you can't go wrong with a hunk of meat and veggies for dinner with some veggies for sides. Not carb heavy at all and everyone is happy.

I have never tried turkey meatloaf but I really wanted to. I've been using a lot more ground turkey lately and it's such a great meat to use! This recipe was amazing. I think what really set it apart from other meatloaves I've tried is the milk and bread crumb mixture. The outcome is a very melt-in-your-mouth type texture overall and it's incredible :) The cubes of cheese throughout the meatloaf also set it apart from any other meatloaf I've ever had and I don't think I could honestly make another meatloaf without wishing it had cheese cubes in it!


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What you need:

• 3 lb. ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 to 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• 3/4 lb. cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Ketchup, if desired

Directions:

1. Saute onion in canola oil until transparent.
2. Meanwhile, mix milk and bread crumbs together and let sit.
3. In a large bowl, mix together turkey and eggs with your hands. Add onions, bread crumb mixture, carrots, and salt and pepper.
4. Fold in cheese and transfer to two greased loaf pans.
5. Top with ketchup prior to cooking, if desired.
6. Bake for one hour in a 400* oven. Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Recipe from Operation Dinnertime

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