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Mini Stuffed Turkey Meatloaves

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 mini meatloaves
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning I use Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley plus extra for top of meatloaves
  • 4 Tbsp. tomato sauce plus extra for top of meatloaves
  • 1 cup Italian panko bread crumbs plus extra for top of meatloaves
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg white lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
  • 2 cups baby spinach packed
  • 1 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers cut into strips
  • 10 oz. fresh mozzarella sliced then halved

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray mini loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place mini loaf pan on baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and tomato sauce. remove from heat and let cool.
  • In large bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in grated parmesan cheese, egg, egg white, cooled vegetables and turkey meat.
  • Mix well with your hands.
  • In each loaf well place some of the turkey mixture, followed by a few spinach leaves, roasted pepper strips, fresh mozzarella slices then top with more of the turkey mixture.
  • Top each mini meatloaf with a tablespoon of tomato sauce, a sprinkle of panko bread crumbs and parsley.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until internal temperature registers 170 degrees.