Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza Turkey Meat Loaf

For a spicy twist on classic meat loaf, whip up this tantalizing combination of ground turkey, marinara sauce, roasted peppers, shredded cheese and seasoned bread crumbs topped with pepperoni and fresh basil.

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Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pepperoni Pizza Turkey Meat Loaf

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
1 c. bottled marinara sauce
1/2 c. bottled roasted yellow or red peppers
1/2 c. shredded Italian 6-cheese blend
1/2 c. Italian seasoned dried bread crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
16 small slices 70%-less-fat turkey pepperoni (such as Hormel)
1 large egg
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
Garnish: fresh basil leaves

Instructions

In a medium bowl, using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix ground turkey, 1 ⁄2 cup marinara sauce, 1 ⁄4 cup each peppers and cheese blend, the bread crumbs and onion, diced pepperoni (reserve sliced), egg, garlic and salt until blended. Pat mixture over bottom of a 3 1 ⁄2-qt slow-cooker (if using a larger cooker, pat mixture into an 8-in. round). Spread top with 1 ⁄4 cup marinara sauce.
Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours or until a meat thermometer (preferably instant-read) inserted in center of loaf registers 165 °F.
Spread with remaining sauce, sprinkle with remaining cheese, then top with remaining pepperoni and peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil; cut in wedges.

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