Cheesy Apple-Chicken Meat Loaf
Meat loaf:
- 1½ lb. ground chicken
- ¾ c. panko breadcrumbs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 egg
- ½ c. yellow onion, chopped
- ¼ c. celery, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ c. Fuji apples, diced
- ½ c. Granny Smith apples, diced
- ½ c. Gorgonzola crumbles
Gravy:
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. flour
- ¼ c. apple-flavored whiskey or brandy
- 1½ c. chicken broth
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. fresh sage, chopped
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Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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In a large bowl, combine the meat loaf ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
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Lightly grease a loaf pan with pan-release spray, and fill it with the meat loaf mix, lightly pressing it into the pan to remove any air pockets.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let sit for 10 minutes.
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While the meat loaf is resting, melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour, creating a roux, and pour in the whiskey or brandy. Cook for 3 minutes, whisking frequently. Add the chicken broth and salt, and bring to a simmer. Once the gravy has thickened, add in the sage.
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Slice the meat loaf, and serve it with the gravy.
Tip: You can bake the meat loaf mix in muffin tins for individual servings, freezing any leftovers for easy meals. Reheat the mini versions in the oven at 350°F for 25–30 minutes or until their internal temperature reaches 165°F.
