Best 10 Cooking Lights Turkey Mini Meatloaves Recipes

MINI BUFFALO TURKEY MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Combine the onion, chopped carrot and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped; transfer to a large bowl. Add the turkey, egg, panko, milk, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix well with your hands. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick oval patties on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake the patties until lightly browned, firm and a thermometer inserted into the centers registers 160˚ F, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Whisk the melted butter and remaining 1/3 cup hot sauce in a bowl. Brush the tops of the meatloaves with half of the sauce, then return to the oven until the sauce is baked in, about 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining sauce.
• Transfer the meatloaves to plates. Toss the broccoli, grated carrots and celery with the blue cheese dressing; serve with the meatloaves.

MINI TURKEY MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat 18 standard muffin cups (from two 12-cup muffin pans) with cooking spray.
• Put the oats in a small bowl and slowly pour the milk over them. Stir to make sure the oats are all coated and then let them sit for a few minutes.
• Put the turkey and bacon in a separate large bowl and add the oats and any extra milk from the bowl to it. Add the parsley, seasoned salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup of the ketchup. Use your hands to mix it all together. Place a 1/4-cup scoop of the mixture in each greased muffin cup. Squirt about 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining ketchup on top of each meatloaf. Use a spoon to smear the ketchup evenly over the top, then use it to nudge the edges of the meatloaves away from the pan a bit (this just neatens them up a little).
• Bake for 25 minutes, then carefully squirt another 1/2 teaspoon of ketchup on top of each, spreading it carefully with a spoon to cover as much of the surface as possible. Continue to bake until completely cooked through and sizzling around the edges, about another 30 minutes. If there are any large areas without ketchup, go ahead and squirt/spread more as needed.
• Sprinkle the meatloaves with parsley, then let them sit in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes before serving. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the loaves to loosen them if they stick. Serve them warm with a veggie on the side

MINI TURKEY MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, red pepper, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oats and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. , Coat 6 jumbo muffin cups with cooking spray; fill with turkey mixture. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; drain. , Top each loaf with 1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce, 2 teaspoons mozzarella cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Gently combine the pork and turkey by hand in a large bowl. Stir together the oats, 2 tablespoons of the ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon of the mustard, the soy sauce, oregano, egg whites, onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the oat mixture to the meat mixture and combine by hand until just incorporated.
• Form the meatloaf mixture into 4 small football-shaped loaves, about 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick, and place on the prepared pan. Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup and 1/2 tablespoon mustard in a small bowl. Brush some of the ketchup mixture on each meatloaf.
• Bake until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh oregano if desired, and serve.

CHIPOTLE BBQ TURKEY MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a muffin pan (with 6 jumbo or 12 medium cups) with EVOO.
• 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.
• For the meatloaves: Pulse the stuffing cubes in a food processor until crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl and moisten with chicken stock.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serve the meatloaves with the mashed sweet potatoes.

MINI TURKEY MEATLOAVES WITH BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees and brush a 12-muffin tin with olive oil.
• Put the ground turkey in a large bowl.
• Put onion, celery and green pepper in the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and add to the bowl of meat.
• Add egg, breadcrumbs and steak seasoning to the bowl.
• Mix together the BBQ sauce, salsa and Worcestershire in a separate small bowl. Pour half the sauce mixture into the bowl with the meat.
• Mix the meatloaf together with your hands.
• Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin tin and top each loaf with the remaining sauce.
• Bake for 20 minutes.

TURKEY MINI-MEATLOAVES WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGGIES

Steps:

• 1-Preheat oven to 375, Arrange oven racks to accommodate two dishes being cooked at the same time.
• 2- Put foil on baking sheet for easy clean up.
• 3-Prepare Veggies-Chop root vegtables to aprox 1/2" size,( flower bag ) put into a roaster bag for faster cooking.Toss all the vegtables into bag add 1tbl sp, plus 1 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs mix well in bag. Close bag cut 3 or 4 slits in top of bag place on baking sheet.Put on bottom rack of oven.
• 4- Now,prepare Glaze- In a sm bowl combine the ketchup, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Set aside.
• 5-In a large bowl, pour milk over bread crumbs.Set aside.
• 6- Mix turkey, cheese, egg, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Combine the mixture with your hands untill well mixed, it will be quite wet.
• 7-Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add onion and cook stirring occasionally untill soft and golden. about 5 minute Add spinach and stir untill just wilted. about 30 seconds.
• ( or add 1 tbl water to pan and put lid on to wilt spinach leaves, stir a little as needed ).
• 8-Transfer spinach and onions to bowl with soaked crumbs. Add the turkey mixture. Combine with your hands untill well mixed, it will be quite wet.
• 9-Tightly pack one cup of mixture into a one cup DRY measure cup. Invert the cup onto a rimmed foil lined baking sheet, gently shaking the cup to release the mixture. Gently pat and shape the mound. Repeat three times with remaining mixture.
• 10- Spoon glaze on top of each meatloaf, let dribble down the sides.
• Put into oven on top rack. ( Veggies should already be in oven ).
• 11-Bake mini meatloaves untill cooked through and light golden ( remember turkey is lighter than hamburger ) Aprox 1 hr to 1 1/4 hr , I like mine well done ! Take meatloaves and veggies out at same time.

MINI TURKEY MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Crumble in bread; add milk and 2 tablespoons chili sauce. Stir to combine. Cool completely.
• Add turkey, egg, and sage; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Using your hands, mix to combine. Divide into four equal parts. Gently shape each into a 3-by-4-by-2-inch loaf; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Brush remaining 1/4 cup chili sauce over tops, dividing equally. Bake until meatloaves are cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

TURKEY MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°; generously spray a muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Gently mix turkey, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, couscous, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper, and salt in a big bowl (preferable to use your hands and not overwork the mixture).
• Equally divide the mixture among muffin cups.
• Spread barbecue sauce on top of each loaf.
• Bake about 25 minutes, until the meatloaves are cooked through and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°.
• Let the loaves stand in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

TURKEY MINI-MEATLOAVES WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGGIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange oven racks to accommodate two dishes being cooked simultaneously.
• Grind the bread in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl, and pour milk over crumbs.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, and stir until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl with soaked crumbs. Add the turkey, cheese, egg, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Combine the mixture with your hands until well mixed; it will be quite wet.
• Pack 1 cup of the mixture into a 1-cup dry measuring cup. Invert the cup onto a rimmed baking sheet, gently shaking the cup to release the mixture. Gently pat the mound to smooth its shape. Repeat three times with remaining mixture. Bake mini meatloaves until cooked through and golden, about 40 minutes.
• While the meatloaves are cooking, make the glaze: In a small bowl combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Brush over meatloaves.
• To make the roasted root vegetables: On a baking sheet, toss all the vegetables in the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Add to the oven along with the meatloaves and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring midway through baking. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs.