Turkey Meatloaf with Onion Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Meatloaf

1 package turkey meat

1 egg

1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated cheese

1tsp parsley

Pepper to taste

Spray baking pan with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. When well incorporated form into a loaf on baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 50 minutes to an hour.

If you are vegeterian,  you can replace the ground turkey meat with Gimme Lean Beef which is a great meatless alternative that works the same way as ground meat!   And for the vegans out there you can whip a 1/4 cup of tofu and sub for the egg and use vegan cheese!

Mashed Potatoes

5 red potatoes

2 tbsp light butter

1/2 cup lowfat milk

1/4 cup grated cheese

Salt, pepper & garlic

Peel and cut potatoes in chunks. Put in pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 mins or until potatoes are soft. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Using the back of a wooden spoon begin to break up potatoes and mash them. Add butter, milk and cheese. Mix well. Add salt pepper and garlic powder to taste. Mix and serve.

Vegan Tip - use Earth Balance in place of butter and sub vegan cheese for the grated cheese.

Onion Gravy

1 tbsp light butter

2 tbsp flour

1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth

1 package onion soup mix

In a small sauce pan melt butter and mix with 1 tbsp flour to form a rue.  Add water and soup mix. Whisk to incorporate the rue. Let cook for a few minutes and whisk in remaining tbsp of flour. Let cook for a few minutes and you should have a nice gravy consistency.

Note- chicken broth will cut the flavor of the onion soup mix. If you prefer a milder flavor use broth.  If you are vegan, sub Earth Balance for butter.