apple & pumpkin turkey meatloaf

apple & pumpkin meatloaf with spiced sweet potato mash, broccoli & applesauce.

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey

6 ounces packed pumpkin

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 pumpkin pie spice

1 clove garlic, minced

1-2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup onion, chopped (half a small onion)

1/4 cup apple, peeled and chopped (half small apple)

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 egg

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Melt butter in pan and saute onion and apple until tender. In large bowl place all ingredients (including sauteed onion-apple mixture). When cool enough to touch, mix well - but don't over mix. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Spiced Sweet Potato Mash - serves 3-4

3 small sweet potatoes

1/3 cup milk

2-3 tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

big pinch of nutmeg

Peel and cube potatoes, boil until soft - about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Begin mashing with hand-mixer. Add in all other ingredients and mix until just smooth.