Ingredients

• EVOO, for brushing
• 1 cup organic ketchup
• 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo puree
• 2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Coarse black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 pounds ground turkey (use a mix of light and dark meat)
• 1 round tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 6 thin scallions, finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• One 8-ounce brick extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, cut into small dice
• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• Juice of 1 small organic orange
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a muffin pan (with 6 jumbo or 12 medium cups) with EVOO.
2. For the BBQ sauce: Combine the ketchup, chipotle puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and pepper to taste in a small pot. Heat until the mixture starts to bubble, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. For the meatloaves: Pulse the stuffing cubes in a food processor until crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl and moisten with chicken stock.
4. Combine the turkey, poultry seasoning, cumin and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the moistened breadcrumbs, bell pepper, cilantro, scallions, eggs and cheese and mix gently to combine. Fill the muffin cups with the meatloaf mixture, mounding it a bit in the centers. Top with BBQ sauce. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
5. For the mashed sweet potatoes: While the meatloaves are cooking, peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Place in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, then drain. Mash with the chicken stock, thyme, orange juice and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the meatloaves with the mashed sweet potatoes.