Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 1/4 lbs. ground skinless turkey
• 4 slices whole-wheat bread, made into fine crumbs
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 tsp dried
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 freshly ground black pepper

Makes 8 Servings

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F; spray an 8 X 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. In a small skillet, heat the oil. Saute the onion until tender, 4-5 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the onion, turkey, bread crumbs, milk, egg white, ketchup, cheese, garlic, basil, thyme and pepper; blend well. Shape into loaf and transfer to the pan. Bake until browned and cooked through, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, then cut into 8 slices.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts (1 slice per serving)

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. Winter is here and meatloaf is delicious comfort food for this time of year. I never liked meatloaf as a kid but I have come to really enjoy meatloaf now as an adult. Ground turkey for meatloaf is really delicious with any flavor. Chicken and turkey are blank canvasses for any flavors from bold to comforting. I really loved this meatloaf because it was very comforting. I highly recommend serving vegetables or a salad with this meatloaf for a fulfilling dinner.