Magic Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey

1/4 cup ketchup

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. mustard

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 egg(s)

1/2 Tbsp. 1% (low-fat) milk

1/8 tsp. black pepper

3/4 cup wheat cereal squares

1/4 cup black beans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Mix well. Remove 1/4 cup of mixture from bowl to use later. To the mixture in bowl, add garlic powder, egg, milk, beans, turkey and black pepper, and mix well. Stir in wheat cereal squares. Let stand for 5 minutes. Break up cereal squares and add ground beef. Mix. Shape into loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Brush on reserved ketchup mixture and bake for 15 minutes.

Yield: 6 pieces
Serving Size: One piece is 1.5 oz meat/meat alternate for a 3-5 year old for lunch/supper.
Credit: CACFP Menu Planning Guide, Team Nutrition