Turkey Meatloaf
- 4 slices white bread, crusts trimmed, torn into pieces
- 8 small sage leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lean turkey
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into eighths
- 1 stalk celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large whole egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg white
- Cheaters Gravy, (recipe follows)
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes, (recipe follows)
- 1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, skimmed of fat
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- (makes about 1 cup; serves 6)
- 1 pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup nonfat milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- (serves 6)
- Preheat the oven to 400F, with the rack in the center.
- Place the bread and sage leaves in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to form fine crumbs.
- Transfer to a medium bowl, and add the ground turkey.
- Place the onion and celery in the bowl of the food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
- Add to the turkey mixture, using your hands to combine.
- Add the thyme, whole egg, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, and salt; season with pepper.
- Combine well.
- Place in a 9 x 5 x 2 1/2-inch nonstick loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg white with the remaining tablespoon tomato paste and 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire, whisking with a fork until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture over the meatloaf; spread evenly.
- Transfer the pan to the oven; place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch the drippings.
- Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 180F, about 1 1/4 hours.
- Remove from the oven; let rest 15 minutes, covered with foil.
- To serve, cut the meatloaf into 12 slices, and divide evenly among 6 serving plates.
- Serve immediately with hot gravy and mashed potatoes.
- In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the stock is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the water with a fork until smooth; whisk into the simmering stock.
- Raise heat; return to a full boil.
- Boil 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the parsley.
- Serve.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the potatoes and whole garlic; add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, and set aside in a warm place.
- Meanwhile, in the same saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and salt; season with pepper.
- Heat over low until the butter has melted and the milk is warm to the touch.
- Pass the potatoes and garlic through a ricer or food mill into saucepan; stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 86mg
- Carbohydrate: 13g
- Sodium: 451mg
- Protein: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/turkey-meatloaf-392600 (may not work)