Best Ever Turkey Meatloaf

Say goodbye to dried meatloaf. Our turkey version is outrageously flavourful and unbelievably moist! When I am in a 'total comfort food mode' I serve it with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable. But my husband will take a slice and place it in a hamburger bun for a classic meatloaf sandwich! Either way, it's "best meatloaf ever' compliments every time!

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Ingredients...

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 apple, grated
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup favourite barbecue sauce or apple butter

Method...

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan lined with aluminum foil.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened; about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the grated apple, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook until the apples give off their liquid and it boils away, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Transfer the onion-apple mixture to a large bowl, and then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk (it might be a little mushy. That's OK). Transfer to the bowl with the onion mixture and add the egg. Add the ground turkey, another 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Using a fork, gently mix the meat-vegetable mixture together until just blended. Do not over mix or mix with your hands as this makes a tough meatloaf. The mixture will be quite wet.
5. Form the meatloaf into a 9-inch by 5-inch oval in the middle of the prepared baking sheet. Spread the barbecue sauce/apple butter on top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meatloaf registers 170°F, about 50 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings

Relish Chef Tips...

• Storing: Leftover turkey meatloaf lasts up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
• Make ahead: You can prepare and shape the meatloaf on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate overnight before adding the glaze and baking the next day. Or shape the mixture on a foil-lined sheet and freeze for a few hours. Then, wrap it tightly in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before adding the glaze and baking.