Turkey-Thyme Meatloaf with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Turkey-Thyme Meatloaf with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

(this is yummy, and makes you think of fall!!!)

1 1/4 pounds of ground turkey

salt and pepper

3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

3 scallions, finely sliced white and light green parts only

2 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme

1 egg

1 tablespoon of milk

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Mix all the ingredients together. Shape into 4-5 small ovals. In a large oven safe skillet, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place meatloaves in the pan, after 5 minutes, turn the meatloaves and transfer to the oven for 30 minutes.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

3/4 cup- 1 cup of chicken broth

1/4 cup of brown sugar

1 stick of butter

2 tablespoons of agave nectar

salt and pepper

Place chopped potatoes in a large pot of boiling water. Boil until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and place brown sugar, agave nectar, and butter in the pot with the drained sweet potatoes. Mash the potatoes...add chicken broth as needed to get a good mashed consistency! Add salt and pepper to taste.

Yummy Gravy for the top...

1 small red onion, diced

2 tablespoons of butter

1 tablespoon of flour

3/4 cup of chicken broth

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon spicy mustard

1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce

several dashes of Tobassco

salt and pepper

Melt butter in a small pot, and add the red onion. Cook until tender. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for a few minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth and whisk until thickened. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for a few minutes.

Place mashed sweet potatoes on the plate, nestle a meatloaf on top, and top with the beautiful brown gravy!