Tom's Turkey Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Follow directions on the meatloaf mix package to reconstitute OR use alternate mix found in the note above.
3. 3
   Mix in turkey, celery.
4. 4
   Add onion, garlic, egg if desired.
5. 5
   If using the alternate meatloaf mix, add that to the turkey mixture and mix well.
6. 6
   Form meat mixture into a loaf slightly shorter than the length of the turkey bacon.
7. 7
   Place bacon strips lengthwise over the loaf all the way around.
8. 8
   Use toothpicks, if necessary to secure ends.
9. 9
   Spray a cooking rack with the nonstick cooking spray.
10. 10
    Place rack onto a cookie sheet that has sides.
11. 11
    Place turkey loaf on the rack.
12. 12
    Bake one hour at 450F (230C).
13. 13
    until the outer bacon is very crisp.