Best 8 Creole Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Creole Turkey Meatloaf, a delectable dish that combines the richness of turkey with a symphony of Creole spices. This hearty meatloaf is not just any ordinary loaf; it's a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds with its unique blend of herbs and seasonings. Discover the secrets behind this mouthwatering dish and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Ready to explore the diverse world of Creole Turkey Meatloaf? Our comprehensive guide features a tantalizing collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Creole Turkey Meatloaf, bursting with bold flavors, to the lighter Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Potato Topping, a healthier take on this beloved dish, we have something to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a more innovative one, our selection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating this flavorful masterpiece.

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SIMPLE TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Everyone needs an easy turkey meatloaf recipe. Emeril shared his ketchup-topped version with Martha. It comes from his book, " Emeril 20-40-60."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, preferably 85 percent lean/15 percent fat, or a mix of ground breast and thigh meat
2/3 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1/2 cup unseasoned dried bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack positioned in center of oven.
  • Place turkey in a large bowl. Add onion, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, celery, egg, 1 tablespoon ketchup, garlic, Essence, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until ingredients are well combined. Transfer turkey mixture to a 1-pound loaf pan; form into a domed loaf shape.
  • Place remaining ketchup in a small bowl; stir in hot sauce. Spoon ketchup mixture evenly over meatloaf, spreading with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake until meatloaf is browned on top, cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving.

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Try Ina Garten's Turkey Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a leaner take on the American classic.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 pounds ground turkey breast
1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

CREOLE TURKEY MEATLOAF



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OK, I had to get creative with meatloaf because my hubby hates it with a capital H! This is the only way he will eat it and I have to admit... It's very tasty, if I do say so myself. Instead of the typical ketchup topping I make a cheese sauce to top it when served.

Provided by Tina Asher

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lb ground turkey
1 1/2 c seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2-3 tsp creole seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 c shredded cheese of choice (optional)
CHEESE SAUCE
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
3/4 c heavy whipping cream
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients and pour into a loaf pan. Bake @ 350 for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through. Since it's turkey you don't have to worry about it getting too greasy and running over in the oven
  • 2. For cheese sauce: In a medium pot mix soup and cream. Over medium heat stir constantly to assure it doesn't scorch. Once it's heated through add cheese, again stirring constantly until completely melted. Add pepper to taste and serve over sliced meatloaf.

THE BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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A slightly lighter version of the all-American classic, this satisfying meatloaf uses chicken broth and soaked panko to stay moist, and a mix of fresh herbs for flavor. It's the best turkey meatloaf you'll find!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 pounds ground turkey
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, thyme, sage, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to incorporate. Stir in the Worcestershire. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Add the panko to a large mixing bowl and pour over the chicken broth so the breadcrumbs soak up the liquid. Add the turkey, eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the cooled onion mixture and mix well with your hands until well combined. Form the mixture into a 10-by-5-inch loaf on the foil-lined baking sheet. Coat the top and sides with the ketchup.
  • Put the meatloaf in the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reads 165 degrees F, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

CAJUN LOWFAT TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Poultry     turkey     Bake     Low Fat     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning
1 egg white (beaten to blend)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
Creole mustard or other spicy mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place turkey mixture in 9x5-inch nonstick loaf pan. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Spread top with mustard. Bake uncovered another 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into slices.

CREOLE ROASTED TURKEY WITH HOLY TRINITY STUFFING



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I jazz up turkey Creole style with the trinity of onions, bell peppers and celery-plus a stuffing that gets hotter and hotter the longer it sits. -Eric Olsson, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, chopped
10 pepperoncini
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place onion, pepper, celery, pepperoncini and garlic in turkey cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. In a small bowl, beat butter and Creole seasoning; rub over turkey. Roast, uncovered, 20 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 325°. Roast 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Skim fat from pan drippings; serve drippings with turkey and vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

CREOLE MEAT LOAF



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This meat loaf is not spicy, despite the name. It is a mix of ground beef and pork, with a nice creole sauce on top. It originally came from an old Southern Living cookbook, but the recipe has been changed significantly since its publication. If you would like, put the cheese of your choice on the meatloaf before adding the creole sauce. Also, feel free to substitute creole seasoning for the salt and pepper!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Creole

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 small green bell pepper, grated
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, grated
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 cup milk
1 cup toasted breadcrumb
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup milk
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the meat loaf, mix the first 10 ingredients thoroughly in the order given and shape into a loaf. Pack into a greased 9 x 5 x 4 inch loafpan. Cover with creole sauce and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • For the creole sauce, melt the shortening; add flour, and cook over medium heat until a rich brown, stirring constantly.
  • Add chopped pepper, onion, and garlic. Let simmer until wilted. Add milk.
  • Add tomotoes, salt and pepper (or creole seasoning), and worcestershire sauce. Let come to a boil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

CREOLE ROAST TURKEY



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Try this the next time you're in the mood for something a little different for your holiday dinner! It's from a November 1987 issue of Bon Appetit featuring a "Creole Thanksgiving". The sensational Creole Butter helps make the breast meat moist and flavorful and the Recipe #337979 adds to the Creole flavor. You may want to adjust the amount of "hot" in the stuffing to your own heat tolerance!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 lb) whole turkey, room temperature
7 cups jambalaya prepared stuffing (Jambalaya Stuffing )
2 cups rich chicken broth (preferably homemeade) or 2 cups turkey stock (preferably homemeade)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
3 medium garlic cloves, mashed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Turkey.
  • Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
  • Pat turkey dry.
  • Gently slide fingers between turkey breast skin and meat to loosen skin.
  • Rub Creole Butter under skin over breast meat.
  • Spoon stuffing into cavity, packing firmly. (You may prefer to cook the stuffing separately, if desired, in a large casserole dish.).
  • Truss turkey and arrange breast side up on a rack in shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast turkey until juices run clear when thigh is pierced or meat thermometer registers 170 degrees, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices, 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer turkey to heated platter, tent with foil and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Degrease pan juices.
  • Set roasting pan with pan juices over medium-high heat; add stock and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Boil 5 minutes, thicken with cornstarch or flour slurry if desired and strain into a sauceboat.
  • Serve turkey, passing pan juices separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1490, Fat 80.2, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 482, Sodium 1607.2, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4, Protein 142.7

Tips:

  • Preheat the oven: Always preheat the oven to the desired temperature before you start cooking the meatloaf. This will help ensure that it cooks evenly and doesn't dry out.
  • Use a quality ground turkey: The quality of the ground turkey you use will have a big impact on the taste of your meatloaf. Look for ground turkey that is fresh and has a good flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can make it tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Use a loaf pan: A loaf pan is the best way to cook a meatloaf. It will help keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from falling apart.
  • Cook the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meatloaf. It should reach 165°F before you remove it from the oven.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before you slice it. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Creole turkey meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be served with a variety of sides. With its unique blend of spices and herbs, Creole turkey meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!

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