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Make sure the oven rack is in the center position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Wash your hands and place the turkey in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the onion, bread crumbs, celery, bell pepper, egg, 1 tablespoon of the ketchup, the garlic, Baby Bam, salt, and ground pepper, and mix with your hands until the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Transfer the turkey mixture to a 1-pound loaf pan and use your hands to form it into a loaf shape.
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Wash your hands really well with warm, soapy water before proceeding.
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Pour the remaining 3 tablespoons of ketchup on the turkey and smear evenly over the top with the back of a spoon.
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Bake until brown on top, cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 165 degrees F, about 45 to 50 minutes.
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Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the loaf from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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You can easily make the turkey loaf into turkey burgers just by shaping them into burgers and cooking them like Baby Bam Burgers.
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Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well to combine with a wooden spoon.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.