Mushroom-flavored Meatloaf

Description
Mushrooms, Parmesan and herbs jazz up plain-old meatloaf for a dish that just might become a family staple. Serve with roasted vegetables on the side for a nourishing and hearty autumn meal.

Ingredients

 * 2 slices low-carb white bread, cubed
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 * ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan (preferably parmigiano-reggiano), divided
 * 8 thinly sliced white mushrooms
 * 7 finely chopped scallions, including half of the green tops
 * 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
 * 2 pounds ground chuck or ground turkey
 * 1½ cup heavy cream
 * ½ cup ice water
 * 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 * 1¼ teaspoons salt
 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 * ½ teaspoon pepper
 * ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350 °F.
 * 2) Line a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with foil.
 * 3) Cover a wire rack with foil; prick foil in several places with a fork.
 * 4) Place rack in pan; set aside.
 * 5) Pulse bread in a food processor to make fine crumbs.
 * 6) Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
 * 7) In a small cup combine 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon Parmesan; set aside.
 * 8) In a 12-inch skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat.
 * 9) Add mushrooms, scallions and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes.
 * 10) Transfer mushroom mixture to food processor and process until finely chopped.
 * 11) In a large bowl, gently combine ground meat, plain bread crumbs, mushroom mixture, cream, water, egg, remaining Parmesan, salt, thyme, pepper and all but 2 tablespoons parsley.
 * 12) Mix until evenly blended.
 * 13) Transfer mixture to a work surface and form into a 9- by-5-inch loaf.
 * 14) Place loaf on prepared rack.
 * 15) Bake for 1 hour.
 * 16) Sprinkle top of loaf with bread-crumb topping.
 * 17) Bake until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into center of loaf registers 160 °F for chuck or 165 °F for turkey and bread-crumb topping is nicely browned, 20 to 25 minutes more.
 * 18) Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
 * 19) Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons parsley.