Yield: 25 Establishment: School, Restaurant, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: Latin   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Bake   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Turkey Loaf

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

2-1/2 Cups chopped sweet onions

1/2 Cup minced garlic

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 Tablespoons dried thyme

1 Tablespoon ground cumin

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/3 Cup milk

1-1/4 Cups chunky salsa

2-1/2 Cups fresh bread crumbs

5 Large eggs, beaten

5 Pounds GROUND TURKEY

As needed oil for loaf pans

Over medium heat, in a large stockpot, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and cumin. Sauté until onions and garlic are translucent but not brown. Remove from heat. Add Worcestershire sauce, milk, salsa and bread crumbs. Stir to combine well. Cool slightly. Add eggs, stir well. Gently blend in ground turkey and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture and form into loaves. Place in 2 oiled loaf pans. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven approximately 50-60 minutes for a 9x5-inch loaf pan or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F. Remove from oven and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Recipe Source: The Seven Hills School Chef: Chef Jimmy Gherardi, FWMCS, CMC Location: Cincinnati, OH