Turkey Meatloaf With Mushrooms and Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
• 2 cups day-old rustic style bread (1/3-inch cubes)
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup minced shallot
• 3 tablespoons roasted garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1-2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (for that extra kick)
• 1 lb ground turkey (15% fat)
• 1 lb ground turkey breast

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Brush 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/3-inch loaf pan with olive oil.

3. 3

   Toss bread with broth in large bowl.

4. 4

   Let stand until bread absorbs broth and softens, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix in mushrooms, eggs, shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme, coarse salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes & 2 tablespoons oil.

6. 6

   Add turkey; mix just until blended.

7. 7

   Transfer to pan, mounding in center.

8. 8

   Bake until thermometer inserted in center registers 170°F, about 1 hour 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Let rest 15 minutes before serving.