Sweet Potato Turkey Meatloaf

This is by far my favorite turkey meatloaf recipe. I've been making it often for a couple years now and it is also a favorite of my family and friends. I unintentionally made a mini Thanksgiving meal last night that included this meatloaf, mashed cauliflower potatoes and maple carrots. It was a great practice meal before the real cooking on Thursday.

The ingredients in this meatloaf couldn't be simpler or healthier. Lean turkey, nutritious sweet potato and whole wheat breadcrumbs make this a meatloaf you can feel good about serving.

If you do not want to cook a whole turkey this year, this meatloaf is a great alternative. You can double the recipe if you need to and if you do not feel like making potatoes, the potato is already in the meatloaf!

I really hope you and your family enjoy this twist on a traditional meatloaf recipe. It is so delicious and filling, there is no way someone won't love it.

Sweet Potato Turkey Meatloaf:

(recipe slightly adapted from: http://dashingdish.com)

1 lb 99% fat free ground turkey

1 large sweet potato

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

1 small sweet onion, finely diced

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon mustard

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 stevia packet

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Topping:

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon ketchup

1/2 teaspoon mustard

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Poke the outside of the sweet potato with a fork and bake in the microwave until tender. Cut in half and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Mix all of the ingredients, other than the topping, into the bowl.
3. Put the filling into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
4. Mix the topping ingredients in a small bowl and brush over the top of the meatloaf. Bake for 50-55 minutes until cooked through. Let rest for about 5 minutes until cutting and serving.