Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf

Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf...I know I wasn't thrilled about turkey burgers or turkey meatloaf at first, I wanted beef. But after learning what red meat does to your body my family made the switch. Most beef we buy in the grocery stores are cows fed antibiotics, steroids, and do not get the natural herbavore diet they should get. This in turn does not give us natural beef. In addition red meat takes a long time to fully digest. The American Cancer society has seen an increase in lower colon cancer from patients who eat a lot of red meat because red meat is high in protein and fat and is hard to digest. This does not include processed meats, which is much worse, so eat with caution. If you do eat red meat place your vote at the check out line and buy the good quality range fed, organic meats. It will make a difference in your health.

So, here is my recipe for cheesy turkey meatloaf. Nature's promise turkey is a no steroid turkey meat which is what I use. I have clients who request this meatloaf everytime I chef for them. Enjoy!

Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf
2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup milk
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound Colby cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup ketchup (optional) I do not use this.
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).