CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Cheddar Meatloaf image

Provided by CookinwithGas

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground turkey breast or 2 lbs ground chicken breast
2 cups soft breadcrumbs, Italian preferred
1 (4 ounce) package low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (spicy factor, your choice)
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup egg substitute (Egg Beaters)
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, combine the ground turkey breast, bread crumbs, celery, onion, salt, pepper, 2/3 CUP of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 CUP of the BBQ sauce and the egg.
Shape into a round loaf in an ungreased shallow baking pan; Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
Brush the meatloaf with the remaining 1/4 CUP of the BBQ sauce.
Bake 15 more minutes; Remove from oven and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Let the loaf 'settle' and the cheese melt before serving.