Savory Meat Loaf (Makeover)

 

3

slices white bread, lightly toasted

1 1/2

lb lean ground turkey

1

cup buttermilk

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1

teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon ground mustard

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

cup fat-free egg product

1

small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1/4

cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1/4

cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce

Thin slices green bell pepper, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Into food processor or blender, tear toasted bread into pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until bread is crumbly and evenly chopped.
• 2 In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining ingredients except ketchup and bell pepper slices. Spread mixture in ungreased 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread ketchup over top.
• 3 Baked 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 165°F.
• 4 Let meat loaf stand 5 minutes; drain. Remove from pan. Top with bell pepper slices. To serve, cut meat loaf into 6 slices.