Turkey Meat Loaf Surprise

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips, cooked until crisp
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 grease a 10-inch round ovenproof baking dish; add all the filling ingredients except the butter in a mixing bowl and stir until combined.
• 2 spread turkey mixture into the prepared dish; refrigerate until ready to use.
• 3 make the mashed potatoes: add the potatoes to a 4-quart pan with water to cover; add in 1 teaspoon salt and bring water to a boil.
• 4 boil gently for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife.
• 5 drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pan; shake the pan over the heat to dry the potatoes.
• 6 add in the remaining teaspoon salt, the bacon, milk, sour cream, and pepper; mash potatoes, and taste to correct the seasoning.
• 7 cool the potatoes in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
• 8 when ready to proceed, preheat oven to 375°; spread potatoes over the meat loaf, dot the top with the butter, and place in preheated oven.
• 9 bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the potatoes are golden brown.
• 10 cut into wedges and serve.