Turkey Meatloaf w/ Cheese Curds

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• Oil for preparing pan
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 4 ounces Italian chicken or pork sausage, casings removed
• 5 ounces Beecher’s Fresh Curds, roughly chopped
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
• 1/2 stalk celery, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/4 teaspoons Italian herb blend
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• &frac18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 6 tablespoons water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from culturecheesemag.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the turkey and sausage, and mix thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mixing gently. Add the cheese mixture to the meat mixture, and combine gently. Do not overmix.
Form the meat mixture into a loaf that is uniform in thickness, approximately 2½ to 3 inches high and 8 inches long, and place it on the baking sheet or oiled loaf pan. Moisten your hands with a little water, and pat down the loaf to form a smooth surface.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 160°F. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before serving.