recipe: cranberry glazed stuffed turkey meatloaf

if you like thanksgiving (and lets be honest, who doesn't?) you will absolutely love this recipe. it is a savory turkey loaf that has stuffing inside and is topped with cranberry sauce. it makes my mouth water just thinking of it! everyone who has tried this recipe goes head over heels for it. just make this one time and you'll understand the adoration for this recipe, i promise.

you'll need:
baking dish- 13" x 9" glass dish or a jelly roll pan (aka baking dish with a small lip) will do fine
plastic wrap or parchment paper (whichever you have handy)
cooking spray (aka PAM)
.75 to 1 lb ground turkey (mix of white and dark meat, can use ground breast only but you'll get a better texture and flavor if it is a mix)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried ground sage
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery (can substitute equal amount of onion if you don't like celery)
2 tablespoons butter, diced into small cubes
1/4-1/3 cup chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup croutons, crushed (in your hands)
1/2 - 3/4 cup stuffing mix (prefer stove top or name brand in flavor such as chicken or turkey)
1 - 1 1/4 cup canned (or jarred) cranberry sauce (whole berry or not, doesn't matter)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice


directions:
1- preheat oven to 375 degrees. spray baking dish with pam. lay cling wrap (or parchment paper) out on the counter and spray with pam.
2- in a large bowl, mix ground turkey, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs with hands until combined. spread out in a large rectangle on the cling wrap (or parchment paper). leave 2 inches of space on each side.
3- in a medium bowl combine the following: thyme, sage, onion, celery, butter, chicken broth, croutons, stuffing mix. spread on top of the ground turkey (leaving 2 inches on each side)
4- using the paper, roll the turkey up around the stuffing, sealing the sides closed. transfer to baking dish. bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
5- while loaf is baking, in a small bowl combine cranberry sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar. after loaf has baked for 45 minutes, remove from oven and spread cranberry mixture on top. bake for an additional 15-25 minutes or until turkey is cooked through. let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.