I went from a meatloaf hater to a meatloaf lover.
I recall it being a tad dry and lacking flavor.
Even as a kid I was a tough criticsorry Mom.
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For a long time, I thought meatloaf would be a food I’d always hate.
That was until I triedIna Gartens Turkey Meatloaf recipe.
And Im happy to say that the Barefoot Contessa has won me over.
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Now I make her turkey meatloaf regularly for my family.
This isnt your moms dump everything in a bowl and bake it recipe.
The base of the meatloaf starts off with onions that areslowly caramelizedin olive oil.
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Then simply mix ground turkey with the onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
Season the mixture well with salt and pepper, then form into a loaf on a rimmed sheet pan.
Coat the top generously in ketchup, then bake low and slow for about 60 to 90 minutes.
The resulting meatloaf is tender, and full of rich, savory flavor and my kids love it.
We call it a “burger” and no further questions are asked.
Believe me, once you make it, this meatloaf will firmly cement itself in your weekly dinner rotation!
In Inas original recipe, she calls for five pounds (!)
This gives enough for about two nights of dinners, with some leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches.
I keep the onion mixture measurements the same but use just two eggs and one cup of breadcrumbs.
