10/10/12 - Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

Today was a pretty typical day. Work went well, and I ended up leaving a little early today. I had to stop at the store on my way home, and tonight’s dinner was going to take a little longer than I originally thought, so I had to get that started.

After getting dinner prepared and started, I was off to pick the girls up from school. We arrived home just as Christian was (SUPER early compared to his recent schedule). I finished up dinner; we ate and had plenty of family time. We colored and played for a while, and tried to keep the girls from driving each other crazy. After baths and the usual bedtime ritual, Christian and I weren’t far behind. We’ve been beyond tired this week; we need some R&R!

Tonight’s dinner was Cheese Stuffed Turley Meatloaf, with Potatoes & Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1 Egg
• ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Parlsey
• ¾ Cup Dried Bread Crumbs
• ½ tsp Adobo Seasoning
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of Pepper
• ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Side:

• Bag of Green Giant Potatoes and Green Beans Steamer (cooked according to the package)

Directions:

1. Mix all of the ingredients (except the cheese) in a bowl.
2. Add ½ of the mixture into a loaf pan, coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the ½ cup cheese in a mound down the center of the pan, and the top with the remaining mixture.
3. Bake at 350° until browned and cooked through, about one hour. If desired, sprinkle the optional ¼ cup cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
4. Let loaf stand for 5 minutes before serving.

I've never been a big meatloaf person (one reason I chose a Turkey loaf), but this one was REALLY good. The girls at it up, no problem. I would definitely make it again.