This meat loaf recipe calls for ground turkey instead of beef for an easy weeknight dinner. Its taco-style seasoning can be great for Taco Tuesday as well!
Prep time: 25 min. Bake: 70 min. + standing
Makes 2 loaves (8 servings each)
Ingredients
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground turkey
TOPPING:
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into two 7-1/2 x 4-1/2-in. loaves. Place in a greased shallow baking pan.
Bake 1 hour. Mix together topping ingredients; spread over loaves. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaves in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaves and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare topping as directed; spread over meat loaves. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Test Kitchen tips: Substitute salsa for tomato sauce.

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