Best 6 Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meat Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of cheese-stuffed turkey meatloaf, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory richness of ground turkey with the gooey delight of melted cheese. This delectable dish, perfect for a hearty family meal or an impressive dinner party, is sure to tantalize taste buds with its moist and flavorful texture. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a classic mashed potato recipe for a creamy and comforting side dish, a refreshing cranberry sauce recipe to add a touch of sweetness and tartness, and a simple yet flavorful green bean recipe for a healthy and vibrant accompaniment. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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A healthier (though still delicious!) alternative to ground beef meatloaf.

Provided by Kristen Flowers

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey
1 egg
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
½ teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine ground turkey, egg, parsley, bread crumbs, adobo, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Press half of the turkey mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese in a mound down the center of the pan; top with the remaining meat to form a loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 1 hour. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking. Allow cooked meatloaf to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 306.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF



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This stuffed turkey meatloaf is a variation on a traditional comfort food.

Provided by Tammy Doerr

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 pound ground turkey
⅜ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
½ onion, diced
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 large egg
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce chopped baby spinach
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray (such as Pam®).
  • Mix turkey, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, egg, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a large bowl.
  • Spread meat mixture over a sheet of parchment paper to form a large square or rectangle. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and spinach over 1/2 of the meat mixture. Fold other 1/2 of mixture gently over filled side. Press together and shape into a log. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix ketchup, Worcestershire, Dijon, brown sugar, and garlic powder for glaze together in a bowl.
  • Remove meatloaf from the oven; pour glaze over. Return to the oven and bake until no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 998.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHEESE STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE



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The best tasting, moist turkey meatloaf stuffed with cheddar cheese, spinach and rolled, jelly roll style topped with a ketchup based glaze.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

olive oil spray
1 large shallot (minced)
2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
2/3 cup chopped fresh cremini mushrooms
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup ketchup
2 large eggs
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup 4 ounces reduced fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1 oz chopped fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1- 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spray a small nonstick skillet with cooking olive oil spray over medium heat and saute shallot until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl combine ground turkey, mushrooms, shallot, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, salt and marjoram. Mix with your hands until well blended. Place on a 12- x 16-inch piece of parchment paper and pat firmly into a 10- x 12-inch rectangle.
  • Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over ground turkey followed by the spinach. Roll up jelly roll-style, starting from the short end, by lifting wax paper and removing the paper as you roll. Seal ends well. Place seam-side down in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven, brush the sauce over roll, and return to oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until no pink remains. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes. Slice into 16 slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 slices, Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 747 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 1h17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Oil, for greasing dish
1 (10-ounce) box chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup seeded and finely chopped red jalapeno
2 tablespoons yogurt
3/4 cup cold milk
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1 onion, diced
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 eggs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish.
  • Filling: Using a kitchen towel, squeeze off the excess liquid from the spinach. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the spinach, feta, jalapenos, and yogurt. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the milk and grits. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the onion, turkey, eggs, Worcestershire, parsley, stock, salt, pepper, and the grits. Mix until well combined. Transfer half of the mixture to the casserole dish and shape it into a medium-sized log. Using your fingers, make an indentation in the meat for the filling. This should resemble a canoe. Add the filling to the indentation and top with the remaining meat. Form the meatloaf, being sure to cover the filling completely with meat. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf. Bake in the oven until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 55 to 60 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, lean ground turkey, zucchini, yellow onion, garlic cloves, egg, dijon mustard, honey, Sauce, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, fresh parsley, mozzarella cheese, parsley

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup zucchini, shredded, squeezed gently of excess moisture with kitchen towels
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 egg, whisked
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons Sauce
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 slices mozzarella cheese
parsley, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Set aside.
  • Make the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, zucchini, onion, garlic, egg, Dijon mustard, honey, 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and parsley. Mix well.
  • Add half of the meatloaf mixture to a greased loaf pan and flatten to form an even layer.
  • Layer the cheese over the meatloaf layer. Top with the rest of the meatloaf and smooth the top.
  • Top the meatloaf with half of the tomato sauce mixture, using a spoon or rubber spatula to spread evenly. Reserve the rest of the tomato sauce.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reads 160˚F (70˚C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
  • When the meatloaf is cooked through, warm the reserved tomato sauce in the microwave or a skillet, then drizzle on top of the meatloaf.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides. (We used mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus.)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 17 grams

CHEESY TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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Nothing says comfort food better than meat loaf! Get this one started in the morning and you'll have a fantastic hot meal ready even by lunchtime. -Deanna Martinez Bey, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup crushed saltines
1 cup ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground turkey
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fold an 18-in. square piece of heavy-duty foil in half to make an 18x9-in. strip. Place strip on bottom and up sides of a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strip with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add turkey, 2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be moist). Shape meat into an 8x5-in. loaf; place in center of strip., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Using ends of foil strip as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. Let stand 15 minutes. , Freeze option: Prepare meat loaf as directed, omitting cheddar cheese over top. Securely wrap cooled meat loaf in foil, then freeze; freeze remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 1522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the turkey meatloaf is cooked thoroughly before serving. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the center of the loaf.
  • Let the turkey meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the loaf easier to slice.
  • Serve the turkey meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

Cheese-stuffed turkey meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With its moist and flavorful interior and crispy, cheesy exterior, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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