Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound ground turkey1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage1/4 teaspoon ground thyme2 cups seasoned stuffing cubes2 bacon strips, halved
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 12x9-in. rectangle on a piece of heavy-duty foil; set aside.
In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in water, sage and thyme. Add stuffing; stir until well coated. Spoon over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling away foil while rolling.
Place loaf, seam side down, in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Place bacon strips over top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165°.
