Indulge in the delectable flavors of turkey meatloaf, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of turkey with a symphony of aromatic herbs and spices. This versatile dish can be tailored to your taste preferences, whether you prefer a classic meatloaf experience or something more adventurous. Discover three tantalizing variations of turkey meatloaf within this article: the Classic Turkey Meatloaf, a timeless recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and a medley of seasonings; the Southwestern Turkey Meatloaf, an exciting twist infused with the vibrant flavors of chili powder, cumin, and corn; and the Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatloaf, a delightful combination of tender spinach, savory feta cheese, and zesty lemon zest. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a moist, flavorful, and satisfying meatloaf that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TURKEY MEATLOAF
Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! This healthy meatloaf recipe made with lean ground turkey is easy and delicious.
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a small bowl combine 2 tbsp of the ketchup with Worcestershire sauce.
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil and onion on low heat until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl combine the turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt and marjoram.
- Place mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf and place on a baking pan. Spoon sauce on top.
- Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4, Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 6 g
THE BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF
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
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
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
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.
TASTY TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH SAUCE
After looking at many different turkey meatloaf recipes and not liking any one in particular, I decided to create my own! Add Dijon mustard to sauce for an added flavor.
Provided by Abigail Ranae
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ground turkey, oats, 1/2 chopped onion, pear applesauce, 3 tablespoons chili powder, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; press into an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir 2 tablespoons onion until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir brown sugar, barbeque sauce, and 1 teaspoon chili powder into onion; cook over low heat until sauce is warm, about 5 minutes.
- Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven, occasionally brushing sauce over the top, until cooked through, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 722.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
TURKEY MEAT LOAF
I first made this recipe when my husband and I had to start watching our diet. Since then, I've been asked to make my turkey meat loaf many times. -Ruby Rath, New Haven, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 8 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly., Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Mix topping ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 60-65 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TASTIEST TURKEY MEATLOAF
Don't miss out on this comfort food classic, just because you are watching what you eat. Swapping turkey for beef lightens up the recipe, while yogurt adds moisture, so you can enjoy all the flavor you love in meatloaf, with less of the fat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix meatloaf ingredients. Spread mixture in ungreased 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
- In small bowl, mix topping ingredients; spread over top.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 170°F. Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Remove from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, lean ground turkey, zucchini, yellow onion, garlic cloves, egg, dijon mustard, honey, Sauce, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, fresh parsley, mozzarella cheese, parsley
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Set aside.
- Make the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, zucchini, onion, garlic, egg, Dijon mustard, honey, 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and parsley. Mix well.
- Add half of the meatloaf mixture to a greased loaf pan and flatten to form an even layer.
- Layer the cheese over the meatloaf layer. Top with the rest of the meatloaf and smooth the top.
- Top the meatloaf with half of the tomato sauce mixture, using a spoon or rubber spatula to spread evenly. Reserve the rest of the tomato sauce.
- Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reads 160˚F (70˚C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
- When the meatloaf is cooked through, warm the reserved tomato sauce in the microwave or a skillet, then drizzle on top of the meatloaf.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides. (We used mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus.)
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 17 grams
BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF
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
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 AND STUFFING MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
TERRIFIC TURKEY MEAT LOAF
You'll love this moist, tender entree. Not only is it loaded with flavor, it's low in carbohydrates and saturated fat. -Wanda Bannister, New Bern, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except turkey. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Pat into a loaf in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 50-60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
JUST-LIKE-THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEAT LOAF
For a holiday meal any time of year, this tender turkey meat loaf is perfect. Complemented with a cranberry glaze, it's a mouthwatering dish.-Mollie Brown, Los Angeles, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes and milk. Let stand 10 minutes; break up stuffing cubes with a fork. Stir in egg, celery, onion, carrot, cranberries, salt and pepper. Combine sage and rosemary; add half to the mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes; drain if necessary. Combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, pepper sauce and remaining herbs; spread over meat loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. , Freeze option: Shape meat loaf in plastic wrap-lined loaf pan; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and wrap securely in foil; return to freezer. To use, unwrap meat loaf and bake in pan as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
TURKEY MEATLOAF
For a Thanksgiving dinner any time of the year, this tender and moist turkey meatloaf is perfect.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool.
- In large bowl, mix cheese, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon ketchup, the salt, pepper, egg and onion mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture; stir just until blended. Pack mixture into loaf pan.
- Bake 35 minutes. In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup ketchup, the brown sugar and mustard. Spread over meatloaf. Bake 5 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg
TASTY TURKEY MEATLOAF
A lighter version of your mom's meatloaf. Ground turkey is a gift from the food gods, cooked properly it is just as satisfying (if not more) as beef. The secret is to find ways to add moisture and flavor it with bold seasoning. The Worcestershire beefs it up well, too. Beef taste without the fat, it doesn't get much better! I also took a time-saving tip from Rachel Ray, which is to form the meatloaf into personal sized portions, which cuts the cook time from an hour to about 25 minutes.
Provided by Korkin
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 loaves, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the turkey in a large mixing bowl. Place a cheese grater over the bowl and grate the onion so that the onion juice gets into the meat. Fluff the turkey meat with a fork (this keeps the meat from getting too mushy), then add the bread crumbs.
- Add remaining ingredients into a small separate bowl and mix them them together to create a sauce, this insures even ingredient distribution. Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and mix with either a fork or your hands gently until just combined. Even the meat mixture out in the bowl and use your fork or finger to divide it into four equal sections.
- Scoop out each section and use hand to form an oval shaped mound, like a slightly flattened meat ball. Place each section on a foil-lined baking sheet (foil makes for easy clean up!).
- Bake loaves on the middle rack at 375 degrees for 25 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165 degrees farenheit. Makes four servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 142.5, Sodium 478.5, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 27.6
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - Don't over-mix the meatloaf mixture, or it will become tough. - Use a loaf pan that is 9x5 inches or larger. - Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit. - Let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. - Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted vegetables.Conclusion:
This turkey meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this turkey meatloaf a try!
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