Best 8 Ground Turkey Meatloaf With Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing ground turkey meatloaf accompanied by a delightful cranberry sauce. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring juicy ground turkey, savory herbs and spices, and a tangy-sweet cranberry sauce that complements the meatloaf perfectly. With simple, easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe caters to both culinary experts and beginners alike. Embark on this culinary adventure and treat your taste buds to a symphony of flavors.

In addition to the classic ground turkey meatloaf, this article presents a diverse range of meatloaf recipes to suit various preferences. From a hearty and flavorful beef meatloaf to a lighter and healthier chicken meatloaf, there's a recipe for every palate. Vegetarian enthusiasts will delight in the meatless lentil meatloaf, packed with plant-based proteins and a burst of flavors. And for those seeking a unique twist, the sweet and tangy pineapple meatloaf offers a refreshing and unexpected combination of flavors. With such a wide selection of recipes, you're sure to find the perfect meatloaf to satisfy your cravings.

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

THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEATLOAF



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This Thanksgiving turkey meatloaf is the PERFECT non-traditional spin to the holiday meal! Super moist turkey meatloaf mixed with dried stuffing mix, fresh herbs, and topped with whole berry cranberry sauce - what's not to love?

Provided by Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground turkey, 93/7
1 (6 ounce) bag dried stuffing mix
2 large eggs, cracked and whisked
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, parchment paper, or a Silpat liner.
  • If you use foil spray the foil lightly with nonstick spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl add ground turkey, dried stuffing mix, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, sage, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Using your hands, or a spatula, gently mix together until well combined.
  • Add the mixed meat to your prepared baking sheet and shape into a 12x8 inch loaf.
  • Add to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top the meatloaf with about 1/2 the can of cranberry sauce.
  • Place back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, test center to make sure the meatloaf has reached 165 degrees F, and serve sliced with extra cranberry sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 224 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 30 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 257 grams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat

TURKEY AND CRANBERRY MEATLOAF



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
4 very small ribs celery, outsides peeled with a vegetable peeler, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice ( 2/3 cup)
1 medium bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped fine ( 1/3 cup)
1 1/3 pounds ground turkey
1 scant tablespoon kosher salt
1 scant tablespoon celery seed
2 teaspoons dried sage
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Few grinds black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven, and heat to 350 degrees.
  • Soak chopped cranberries in 1/3 cup very hot tap water for 10 minutes; drain.
  • Combine with all of the other ingredients.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Form into mounded ovals that do not touch, and place in a 9-by-13-inch heatproof glass dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Using a pancake turner, remove to individual plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 511 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FALL MEATLOAF



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
1/2 jalapeno or serrano, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground turkey
1 1/2 cups stuffing mix
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 sweet potato, cut into 8 wedges, then halved again lengthwise into spears

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the ketchup, cranberry sauce and jalapeno in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, then discard the chile and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until both soften and start to become translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Combine the turkey, stuffing mix, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture and 1 cup of the ketchup sauce and stir gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a loaf. Pour the remaining ketchup sauce over the loaf and spread so that the entire loaf is covered with sauce. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with remaining tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and scatter the wedges on the baking sheet around the meatloaf. Return to the oven and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and transfer to a serving platter. Surround with the baked sweet potatoes.

TURKEY AND STUFFING MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, unseasoned stuffing mix, chicken stock, yellow onion, celery, carrot, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, ground turkey, large egg, jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce, ketchup, dijon mustard, kosher salt

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 ½ cups unseasoned stuffing mix
¾ cup chicken stock
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
½ cup celery, finely diced
½ cup carrot, finely diced
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons McCormick® Rubbed Sage, divided
1 ½ lb ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan with butter and line the pan with a piece of parchment paper, leaving overhang on the 2 long sides.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon ground sage. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • While the vegetables cool, stir together the stuffing mix and chicken stock in a medium bowl.. Let sit for 15 minutes, until the stuffing mix is soggy and has absorbed all of the liquid.
  • Once the vegetables have cooled, add the soaked stuffing mix, ground turkey, remaining teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, remaining ¾ teaspoon ground sage, and the egg. Mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down to smooth the top.
  • Bake the turkey and stuffing loaf for 25 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf loaf bakes, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, ketchup, and mustard.
  • Pour the glaze over the meatloaf, then return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature 165°F (75°C).
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment to carefully lift out the meatloaf and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch-thick slices and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CRANBERRY MEAT LOAF



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Everyone in my family loves this unusual recipe. It's especially fun to serve in the fall and around the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
3/4 cup crushed saltines (about 22 crackers)
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground ham
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, optional
Bay leaves and fresh cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and ham over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°., During the last 15 minutes of baking, baste meat loaf with barbecue sauce if desired. Garnish with bay leaves and cranberries if desired. Discard bay leaves before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CRANBERRY TURKEY LOAF



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This is a delightful alternative to traditional meat loaf. It's very moist, and the cranberry sauce gives it a tasty twist.-Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, egg, 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. , Pat into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Heat remaining cranberry sauce in a microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through. Slice turkey loaf; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CRANBERRY & TURKEY MEATLOAF



Cranberry & Turkey Meatloaf image

I concocted this recipe for a change from the usual ground beef meatloaf. It is easy to prepare, moist and tasty.

Provided by lily 12

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 (120 g) box turkey stuffing mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk or 1/3 cup water
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Transfer to a greased loaf pan,.
  • Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest for ten minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 213.6, Sodium 576.9, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 40.9

TURKEY-CRANBERRY MEATLOAF



Turkey-Cranberry Meatloaf image

Made with savory stuffing mix and tart whole berry cranberry sauce, our turkey meatloaf lets you enjoy Thanksgiving easily-any time of year!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb. 93%-fat-free ground turkey
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1-1/4 cups water
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except 1/2 cup cranberry sauce.
  • Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 1 hour or until done (165ºF), topping with remaining cranberry sauce for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 26 g

Tips:

  • Preheat your oven: Before you start cooking, preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe. This will help ensure that your meatloaf cooks evenly.
  • Use a good quality ground turkey: The quality of your ground turkey will make a big difference in the taste of your meatloaf. Look for ground turkey that is fresh and has a good fat content (at least 10%).
  • Season your meatloaf well: Don't be afraid to season your meatloaf generously. Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful loaf.
  • Use a binder: A binder, such as eggs, bread crumbs, or oats, will help to hold your meatloaf together. This will prevent it from falling apart when you cook it.
  • Cook your meatloaf in a loaf pan: A loaf pan will help to create a evenly cooked meatloaf. If you don't have a loaf pan, you can also cook your meatloaf in a casserole dish.
  • Let your meatloaf rest before slicing: Once your meatloaf is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the loaf, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Ground turkey meatloaf is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover ground turkey, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious and satisfying ground turkey meatloaf that your family and friends will love.

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