Easy Turkey Meatloaf

I know so many people don’t LOVE meatloaf like I do. However, this recipe is so special because when I was a kid my grandfather would make me meatloaf sandwiches. My Grandfather Atlas Blanchette and I would share recipes and stories as I was in culinary school. My Grandfather was so proud and encouraging of my culinary career and to this day I still cherish every conversation that led up to my graduation.

Time 1 hour Serves 4

Ingredients

• ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp ketchup (I use organic)

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• ½  small red onion (minced)

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1.3 lb dark meat ground turkey 

• 1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs 

• ⅓ cup green onions 

• 1 large egg

• 1 Tbsp curly parsley 

• 1 teaspoon salt (I use kosher) 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. In a small bowl combine 2 tbsp of the ketchup with Worcestershire sauce.

3. In a small skillet, heat olive oil and red onion on low heat until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, remove from heat.

4. In a medium bowl combine the turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt, both onions, and parsley in a bowl. 

5. Place mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf and place in a cast iron skillet. Spoon ketchup and Worcestershire sauce on top.

6. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing.