Turkey Walnut Mushroom Meatloaf

Name: Turkey Walnut Mushroom Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped mushrooms (button, crimini, shiitake or combination); 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices firm bread, crumbled); 3/4 cup finely chopped California walnuts; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (1 medium); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 3/4 teaspoon dried); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup mango, peach or regular salsa

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: May 27, 2010

Buy ground turkey or grind your Thanksgiving leftovers to make this turkey-walnut-mushroom loaf. And don't forget the salsa.

55minDuration
45minCook Time
10minPrep Time
8Servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 1/2 cups finely chopped mushrooms (button, crimini, shiitake or combination)
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices firm bread, crumbled)
3/4 cup finely chopped California walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (1 medium)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup mango, peach or regular salsa

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a large bowl, use a spoon or your hands to combine all ingredients except salsa. Mix well until mixture holds together.

3. Shape into a loaf about 8x5 inches and place in a 9x9 or 9x13 inch baking pan.

4. Bake uncovered 30 minutes.

5. Pour salsa on top and continue baking 10-15 minutes longer or until meatloaf releases some juices and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Source: California Walnut Board