mooseloaf surprise "meatloaf"

Charlotte, NC
Updated on Nov 19, 2011

If you're looking for a "healthy" way to have "meatloaf", this recipe is PERFECT for you! My friend, Paul, sent me a recipe for his "Tigger's Mooseloaf Surprise", which is basically turkey with vegetables, all mixed up to hide the "healthiness" from those picky eaters in your house. I revamped it a bit and added my own touches, which I'm sharing with you here. PS, there's no "moose" in it.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • LOAF
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 package mccormick's meatloaf seasoning mix (or other brand, but i prefer this one)
  • 4 slices toasted wheat bread
  • 10 - crackers, crumbled
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 4 medium finely shredded carrots
  • 1 cup finely shredded broccoli stems and florets
  • 1/2 large red onion
  • 1 - entire head (10-11 cloves) garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sage, dried
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

How To Make mooseloaf surprise "meatloaf"

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Combine all loaf ingredients in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly.
  • Step 3
    Form a loaf into a 9x11 casserole dish (no more than 2" in thickness across loaf, this is not a "loaf pan" recipe). Cook at 350 degrees for one hour.
  • Mooseloaf Surprise
    Step 4
    Mix topping ingredients in a small bowl until well mixed. Spread on loaf for the last 15 minutes of cooking time.

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