Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meat Loaf
Description
Surprise! A layer of gooey cheddar cheese runs through the middle of this tasty turkey meatloaf.
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 egg
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
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1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
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1 pinch salt
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1 pinch pepper
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3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Combine ground turkey, egg, parsley, bread crumbs, adobo, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Press half of the turkey mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese in a mound down the center of the pan; top with the remaining meat to form a loaf.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 1 hour. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking. Allow cooked meatloaf to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.