How to Make Turkey Loaf

Instructions

• Step 1: Preheat the oven Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
• TIP: Make sure the oven rack is in the middle before placing the turkey loaf inside.
• Step 2: Mix turkey and ingredients Combine the turkey, onions, bread crumbs, celery, bell pepper, egg, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper in the mixing bowl and thoroughly mix everything together with your hands.
• Step 3: Place mixture in pan Put the mixture into the pan and shape it into a loaf.
• Step 4: Add more ketchup Spread the rest of the ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf.
• Step 5: Bake the loaf Place the loaf in the oven and bake until the top is brown -- 45 to 50 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
• TIP: You can use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature.
• Step 6: Take out and serve Take the loaf out of the oven and let it sit for about five minutes. Then slice, serve, and enjoy.
• FACT: Minnesota raises the most turkeys of any state in the U.S.

You Will Need

• 1 1/3 lbs. ground turkey
• 1/2 c. chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
• 1/3 c. chopped celery
• 1/4 c. chopped red or green bell pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. of salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• Equipment:
• Large mixing bowl
• 1 lb. loaf pan
• Meat thermometer (optional)