Turkey Meatloaf With Mushrooms And Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
2 cups day-old rustic style bread (1/3-inch cubes)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced shallot
3 tablespoons roasted garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (for that extra kick)
1 lb ground turkey (15% fat)
1 lb ground turkey breast

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F
Brush 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/3-inch loaf pan with olive oil.
Toss bread with broth in large bowl.
Let stand until bread absorbs broth and softens, about 10 minutes.
Mix in mushrooms, eggs, shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme, coarse salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes & 2 tablespoons oil.
Add turkey; mix just until blended.
Transfer to pan, mounding in center.
Bake until thermometer inserted in center registers 170\u00b0F, about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Let rest 15 minutes before serving.