Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! This healthy ground turkey meatloaf recipe is a staple in my home! Easy and delicious.

Turkey Meatloaf

A family favorite, this turkey meatloaf is as flavorful and juicy as one made with ground beef.

Total: 1h15min

Yield: 4-6

Nutrition Facts: servingSize , calories 413, Fat 17g, Carbohydrate 33g, Protein 35g, Saturated Fat 4g, unSaturated Fat , Sugar 20g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 1086mg, Cholesterol 166mg

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup ketchup
• ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 large eggs
• 2 pounds ground turkey (93/7)
• ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• A few springs chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instruction:

1. Set oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil; grease the foil with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
2. Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
3. Make the Meatloaf: Heat the olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Do not brown. Set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, eggs, and ¼ cup of the BBQ glaze. Whisk until well combined. Stir in the onion mixture. Add the ground turkey and breadcrumbs and mix with your hands until evenly combined.
5. Transfer the meat mixture into two even piles onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape into two long loaves about 1½ in high x 6 in long x 4 in wide. Spread the remaining BBQ glaze over the loaves, letting it drip down the sides a bit. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the meatloaves are cooked through. Scrape any fat away from the sides of the loaves, then transfer the loaves to a platter. Slice and garnish with parsley if desired.
6. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked meatloaf can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost it in the refrigerator for 24 hours and then reheat it in a 300°F oven until hot in the middle.

Unbelievably Moist Turkey Meatloaf

Our turkey meatloaf is full of flavor, moist in the middle, and has become a reader favorite! You would never guess this meatloaf is packed with mushrooms, but that’s what makes it so darn delicious. Lots of finely chopped mushrooms add flavor and moisture, often missing from the typical turkey meatloaf. When choosing which mushrooms to add, white button mushrooms will work perfectly fine. For more flavor, try one or a combination of brown cremini, portobello, or shiitake mushrooms. The mushrooms need to be very finely chopped. You can do this by hand or use a food processor.

Prep: 35min

Total: 1h30min

Yield: Makes 6 Servings

Serving Size: 1 serving (6 total)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving (6 total), calories 308, Fat 13.4g, Saturated Fat 3.4g, Cholesterol 133.4mg, Sodium 734.5mg, Carbohydrate 23.5g, Sugar 8.3g, Fiber 1.6g, Protein 24.1g

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and very finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 7 tablespoons ketchup, divided, try our homemade ketchup
• 1 cup (60 grams) panko bread crumbs or use homemade bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 ¼ pound ground turkey (92% lean)

Instruction:

1. Heat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet (or use a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan) lined with aluminum foil.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened; about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the mushrooms, a 1/2-teaspoon of salt, and a 1/4-teaspoon of pepper. Cook until the mushrooms give off their liquid and it boils away; about 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the onions and mushrooms to a large bowl, and then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and three tablespoons of the ketchup. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Stir the breadcrumb mixture and the eggs into the mushrooms and onions. Using a fork or your hands, gently mix in the turkey, a 1/4-teaspoon of salt, and a 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. The mixture will be very wet.
5. Form the meatloaf into a 9-inch by 5-inch oval in the middle of the prepared baking sheet. Spread the remaining four tablespoons of ketchup on top.
6. Bake the meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meatloaf registers 170 degrees F, about 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! This healthy meatloaf recipe made with lean ground turkey is easy and delicious.

Prep: 5min

Total: 60min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 /4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /4, calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 6 g

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp ketchup (I use organic)
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 small onion (minced)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1.3 lb ground turkey (99% or 93% (I prefer 93))
• 1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs (I like 4C)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a small bowl combine 2 tbsp of the ketchup with Worcestershire sauce.
3. In a small skillet, heat olive oil and onion on low heat until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, remove from heat.
4. In a medium bowl combine the turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt and marjoram.
5. Place mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf and place on a baking pan. Spoon sauce on top.
6. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

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