Best 8 Simple Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

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**Savory Turkey Meatloaf: A Journey of Taste and Nutrition**

Savor the delightful union of flavors in this exceptional turkey meatloaf, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends lean ground turkey, a symphony of aromatic herbs, and a tantalizing glaze. This recipe strikes a perfect balance between health and indulgence, offering a protein-packed meal without compromising on taste. Accompanying this delectable meatloaf are three equally enticing recipes: a classic gravy that elevates the dish with its rich, savory notes; a refreshing cranberry sauce that adds a touch of tangy sweetness; and a creamy mashed potato that provides the ultimate comfort food experience. Together, these recipes create a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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

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.

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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After much trial and error trying to make a more healthy meatloaf, I came up with this recipe. It is important to make this on a baking sheet so the liquids can be drained off the meatloaf. Also, do not put the topping on before the meatloaf has cooked for 30 minutes. Turkey creates a lot of juices, so if you put the topping on first it will become watery and runny.

Provided by isabella104

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ground turkey, buttery round cracker crumbs, milk, onion, egg, salt, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; shape into a loaf and place on the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Bake meatloaf in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven and drain liquids. Top meatloaf with ketchup topping. Return loaf to oven and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 880.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

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.

EASY TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE



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This Easy Turkey Meatloaf is so simple and comes together in a matter of minutes. It's healthy, easy, delicious, and full of flavor. You are going to love this twist on meatloaf.

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 eggs
1 bunch green onions (diced)
1 cup old fashioned oats
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
10.75 ounces tomato soup (1 can, divided)
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (divided)
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, eggs, onion, oats, ketchup, salt and pepper, 1/2 can tomato soup, and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
  • Press mixture into a 9x5-inch bread pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a separate bowl, combine remaining 1/2 can tomato soup, brown sugar, and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; pour over top of loaf.
  • Bake for 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 593 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, 1 finely chopped and 1 cut into half-moon slices
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 pounds dark meat ground turkey
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chopped onion and saute until softened and brown, about 6 minutes. Add the parsley and cook for another minute. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey with the breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, cooked onion mixture, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined. Form into a loaf and transfer to a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, brush the remaining 3 tablespoons of ketchup over the loaf.
  • Evenly scatter the sliced onions over the loaf, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the meatloaf is cooked through, 55 to 60 minutes.

EASY TURKEY MEATLOAF



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This easy turkey meatloaf with a ketchup-mustard glaze is sure to become a family weeknight favorite.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 oz ground turkey breast
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix ground turkey, 1/2 cup of the ketchup, the bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons of the Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the garlic and egg. Evenly spread mixture in ungreased 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and the mustard; spread evenly over top of meatloaf.
  • Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads at least 165°F. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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This recipe came from a package of ground turkey. It is by far the best turkey meatloaf I have ever tasted.

Provided by tootyflooty

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
3/4 cup catsup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet.
  • Cook onion and garlic in melted butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place mixture in a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of the katchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper with onion mixture.
  • Press meatloaf into an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Spread remaining catsup on top.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes.
  • (Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.) Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground turkey and ground chicken or pork. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the meatloaf. This will not only add flavor, but also help to bind the meatloaf together and make it more moist.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan. This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the meatloaf to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Turkey meatloaf is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef meatloaf. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a turkey meatloaf that is moist, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give turkey meatloaf a try.

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