This is a variation on the typical meatloaf if you want the flavor to be just a little different. I made it as an attempt to get the meat to stretch a little bit farther, and it turned out to be a hit!
Italian Meatloaf
1 lb ground turkey
3 oz mini pepperoni (if original size, cut into fourths)
1/2 cup oats
2 eggs
4 oz tomato sauce
1/3 cup yellow onion, diced
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup roughly-chopped flat-leafed parsley
1 1/2 Tbsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/3 cup shredded mozarella cheese
Optional: An additional 1/4 cup shredded mozarella cheese for sprinkling on top after baking.
Grease the sides and bottom of a metal bread pan. Add and mix all of the ingredients in the pan until consistently mixed and pressed to the bottom of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the middle temperature is up to 165 degrees. Sprinkle the top with cheese immediately after removing from the oven. Makes approximately 8 servings.
