Carla's Turkey Loaf

Five minutes of mixing, two hours in the oven, and dinner takes care of itself.

Ground turkey gets blended with a garden’s worth of herbs: rosemary, thyme, basil, and parsley all work together to give this lean loaf serious depth.

Oatmeal binds everything, chopped onion and celery add moisture and texture, and a hit of Worcestershire sauce and hot ketchup brings that savory-sweet backbone every good meatloaf needs.

Shape it, pan it, bake it, done.

Chef Tips

• Use ground turkey that includes some dark meat. All-breast grinds dry out over a 2-hour bake and leave you with a crumbly loaf.
• Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes after pulling it from the oven. It firms up and slices cleanly instead of falling apart.
• Brush the top with extra ketchup or a simple glaze halfway through baking for a sticky, caramelized crust.
• Leftovers make outstanding sandwiches the next day. Slice thick, pile on some lettuce and mustard, and you’re set.