Turkey Meatloaf With Bacon, Carmelized Onions, And Smoked Mozzarella

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Add bacon and onions, salt and pepper, sautee over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until onions have browned a bit and bacon has crisped. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Remove mixture from heat and cool.

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   Place ground turkey in a large bowl. Add onion mixture, 1/4 c ketchup, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, oregano salt and pepper. Use your hands to combine, it really is the only way to get it all mixed together thoroughly. Just ask Harrison!

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   In a loaf pan, place half of the turkey mixture. Top with sun dried tomatoes and smoked mozzarella. Put the remainder of the turkey mixture on top of the cheese.

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   In a small bowl, combine ketchup, chipotle sauce, (or any other kind of peppery sauce you have/like) and brown sugar. Brush on top of meatloaf.

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   Cook meatloaf 1 1/2 hours or until internal temp is 165 degrees with a meat thermometer. Given that it is ground turkey, you really want to make sure it is fully cooked.

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   Let cool sightly, 5 or so minutes, and it will be a bit easier to slice and serve. OBVIOUSLY, you eat meatloaf with mashed potatoes and peas. I think it is a rule somewhere. If you want to be creative, find your unique filling, and serve it without your favorites. Have fun, it's meatloaf!!

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