1/2 cup finely diced onion

1/2 cup finely diced celery

1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper

1 (10-ounce) package frozen corn, defrosted and drained

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

3 tablespoons ketchup

1 teaspoon spicy mustard

Applesauce (optional)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat until foam subsides. Add onion, celery and pepper; saute until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add corn, poultry seasoning, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg, bread crumbs and vegetable mixture. Mix together until evenly blended.

Transfer mixture to broiler pan rack and shape into an oval loaf about 9 inches long.

Stir together brown sugar, ketchup and mustard and spread over loaf. Bake for 1 hour; increase oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer inserted in the middle registers 165 degrees. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with applesauce, if desired.

Serves 6.