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Tender and Juicy Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

The Quest for the Perfect Meatloaf

I set out to create a turkey meatloaf that would impress even the most discerning palates. After some experimentation, I’m thrilled to share my recipe that yields a tender, juicy, and flavorful meatloaf.

The Secret Ingredient: Townhouse Crackers

The key to this recipe’s success lies in the addition of Townhouse crackers, which give the meatloaf an almost buttery texture that simply melts in your mouth. The combination of ground turkey, hot pork sausage, and sautéed vegetables creates a meaty texture that’s hard to resist.

A Flavorful Blend of Ingredients

This recipe brings together a medley of ingredients, including green bell pepper, yellow onion, crimini mushrooms, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices. The result is a rich, savory flavor that’s elevated by the tangy sweetness of ketchup, dijon mustard, and maple syrup.

Easy to Prepare and Bake

With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a total cooking time of 90 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Simply preheat your oven to 350°F, heat some olive oil in a skillet, and sauté the chopped vegetables until they’re tender. Then, mix the cooked vegetables with ground turkey, sausage, eggs, crackers, and seasonings, shape into a loaf, and bake until the juices run clear.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1 lb Hot Pork Sausage (Not in casings)
• 1 large Green Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb Crimini Mushrooms, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 whole Eggs, whisked
• 1/2 cup – 3/4 cup Townhouse Crackers, finely crushed
• 1/4 cup Parmesano Reggiano Cheese
• 1 tbsp Parsley
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tbsp Paprika
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 3/4 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Rosemary
• 1/4 tsp Dried Mustard Powder
• 1/2 cup Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add chopped vegetables (except garlic) and sauté until almost tender.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, sausage, eggs, crackers, and seasonings.
5. Add the cooled sautéed vegetables to the meat mixture and mix with your hands until just incorporated.
6. Shape the meat mixture onto a greased cookie sheet.
7. Whisk together ketchup, dijon mustard, vinegars, granulated garlic, and maple syrup. Brush the mixture evenly over the loaf.
8. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear.