MINI TURKEY MEAT LOAVES

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These turkey loaves are tender, hearty and convenient. They're loaded with flavor-not to mention oats, turkey and veggies! Bake them ahead and top them with cheese before serving-or freeze them for later. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons spaghetti sauce, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, red pepper, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oats and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. , Coat 6 jumbo muffin cups with cooking spray; fill with turkey mixture. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; drain. , Top each loaf with 1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce, 2 teaspoons mozzarella cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges