Rachael's Turkey Stuffin' Meatloaf
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 -6 stalks celery & leaves, from the heart, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) bag stuffing cubes, such as Pepperidge Farm
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 lbs ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- 14 cup all-purpose flour
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large skillet heat the 2 tablespoons of EVOO with 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, celery, and the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the stuffing cubes to the skillet, season with poultry seasoning, then moisten with 4 cups (1 quart) of chicken stock.
- Discard the bay leaf.
- Place the stuffing in a bowl and cool.
- Once the stuffing is cool enough to handle, add the turkey and the egg, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the turkey with the stuffing.
- Form the meat mixture into 2 long loaves on a non-stick baking sheet.
- Drizzle the loaves with EVOO and bake for about an hour, or until the meatloaves are brown and cooked through and they register 165 degrees F on the the meat thermometer.
- FOR GRAVY: Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pot.
- Add the flour and whisk over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk in the remaining 2 cups of stock and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until it thickens.
extra virgin olive oil, butter, onion, stalks celery, bay leaf, salt, stuffing cubes, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, ground turkey, eggs, flour
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rachaels-turkey-stuffin-meatloaf-345976 (may not work)