Simple Turkey Meatloaf

Ground turkey can be used in many things that are typically made with ground beef as a delicious alternative--- and like any meatloaf, makes for great sandwiches the next day!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, preferable 85/15 blend, or a mix of ground breast and thigh meat
• 2/3 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence or Creole Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Directions

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375^° F.
  Place the turkey in a large mixing bowl.  Add the onion, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, celery, egg, 1 tablespoon of the ketchup, the garlic, Essence, salt, and pepper.  Mix gently but thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined.  Transfer the turkey mixture to a 1-pound loaf pan, and form it into a domed loaf shape.
  Place the remaining ketchup in a small bowl, and stir in the hot sauce.  Spoon the ketchup mixture evenly over the meatloaf, spreading it with the back of a spoon.
  Bake until the meatloaf is browned on top, cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165° F, 45 to 50 minutes.
  Remove the pan from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.