Julia Child`s Meatloaf

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft. Increase the heat to medium high and cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions just start to brown.

Combine the onions, bread crumbs, beef, turkey, rice, eggs, broth, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, allspice, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix well but do not overwork the mixture.

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place on a rimmed baking sheet. You can also cook this in an 8-cup loaf pan.

Place the bay leaves on top of the meatloaf. Place the pan in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours or until the meatloaf reaches 155 degrees F on a meat thermometer.

Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes. Drain off any excess grease before serving.

Cook's Notes: This meatloaf also can be made with ground pork shoulder or sausage instead of ground turkey. In that case, eliminate the cup of cooked rice.