LAYERED TURKEY MEATLOAF

Servings: 10-12

Prep Time: 15 minutes      

Bake Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

§  2 pounds ground turkey

§  1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

§  1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

§  1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

§  1 tablespoon rubbed sage

§  1 teaspoon pepper

§  3 cups prepared mashed potatoes

§  2 teaspoons salt

§  3 tablespoons chopped chives

§  1 small red onion, grated

§  1 cup bread crumbs

§  1 bag (16 ounces) frozen chopped kale, thawed and squeezed dry

§  1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Mix well. Press the meatloaf mixture into the bottom of a prepared spring form pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
-Place the spring form pan onto a baking sheet and bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven for 1 hour.
-Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top evenly with the kale and the mashed potatoes.
-Increase the oven temperature to 425 and continue baking the for an additional 40 – 45 minutes.
-Top the mashed potatoes with the cheese and bake until the cheese melts. Top with chopped chives.
-Remove from the oven and allow the meatloaf to sit for at least 20 minutes. Release the spring form sides from the meatloaf and carefully place the loaf on a serving platter.
*Note – to prevent sliding of the pan bottom on the serving platter, fold a few wet paper towels on the plate before adding the meatloaf. The towels will help anchor the spring form pan bottom to the serving platter.
-Slice the meatloaf into wedges and serve.