Best 6 Italian Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

ITALIAN STYLE TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix turkey, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Spoon about half the tomato sauce over the loaf and continue baking until the meatloaf is 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). Rest meatloaf 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
• While the meatloaf rests, warm remaining tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; serve with the sliced meatloaf.

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a large bowl. Fold in 1 cup marinara sauce.
• Pat turkey mixture firmly into a 8x4-inch loaf pan using wet hands. Pour remaining marinara sauce on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until meatloaf is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 20 minutes before cutting.

ITALIAN TURKEY AND PARMESAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Dice onion and mushrooms. Mince garlic. Sautée in a skillet with EVOO until onions are golden and translucent. Season with seasoned pepper. Remove from heat.
• 3. Grate carrot into a large mixing bowl then add 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 4 oz shaved Parmesan cheese and remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. When finished, mixture should be firm enough to maintain a loafed shape. If needed, add more bread crumbs to stiffen mixture.
• 4. Place ground turkey mixture into 5 small loaf pans approx 5x3 inches (I purchased mine from grocery store in a set of 5 disposable pans with lids).
• 5. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40-45 minutes. With approximately 15 min remaining, spread remaining BBQ sauce over loafs then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. When done internal temp should be 165 degrees F and cheese on top melted and golden.

KID-FRIENDLY ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, being careful to avoid burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Whisk basil, eggs, and parsley together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper.
• Combine ground turkey, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian cheese blend, 2 tablespoons oil, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Add cooked onion mixture and egg mixture and mix using your hands until completely mixed together.
• Shape meat mixture into a large loaf in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour marinara sauce on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour.

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 (convect). Pulse mushrooms in food processor until finely chopped, and add to large mixing bowl. Do same with basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion together, and add to bowl. Process panko with dried herbs and fresh parsley until well combined, and add to bowl. Add 1 cup smoked cheese, turkey, and panko mixture to bowl and mix together with hands until well combined. Add beaten eggs and tomato juice and mix with hands again. Spread mixture out on a piece of waxed paper or foil, into a 12 x 15 rectangle and then roll up from one short side, using foil to guide you. Slip foil out from underneath, tuck in ends, and place meatloaf roll in shallow baking pan. Spread top with organic ketchup and bake about 1 hour. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese and return to oven another 10 minutes. Allow to rest about 10 minutes before slicing.

CHRIS'S INCREDIBLE ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, sausage, eggs, oats, onion and milk. Season with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Mix well and form into a loaf. Place into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a separate small bowl, mix together the spaghetti sauce, hot sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Smooth over the entire meatloaf.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.