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Turkey Meatloaf "Muffins
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Try this healthier version of meatloaf, you won't miss the beef and they cook in just 20 minutes!
(Makes 12)

Ingredients:                   
1 small onion, peeled
1 clove garlic, peeled 
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
4 or 5 mushrooms, cleaned
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
1/3 cup ketchup 
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Put onion and garlic, carrot and mushrooms in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped.
  3. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, add the minced vegetables and cook until
    softened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid mushrooms
    give off is evaporated and they are very tender. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl to cool.
  5. Put the ground turkey in a big bowl, stir in Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and 3 tablespoons ketchup.
  6. Lightly whisk eggs and milk in a small bowl, add to the meat and stir in the bread crumbs.
  7. Finally add the cooled vegetables and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  8. Mix well with your hands or spoon. (Mixture will be very moist.)
  9. Spray a 12 hole muffin tin with non stick spray.  Fill each hole with the meat mixture and press down
    on each one. 
  10. Brush meatloaf evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup. Bake in middle of oven until thermometer inserted into meatloaf registers 170°F or  20 - 25 minutes.
  11. Let meatloaf muffins stand for 5 minutes before serving.
     
 
     
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