Best 8 Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

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Buffalo turkey meatloaf is a delicious and healthier variation of the classic meatloaf dish. Made with lean ground turkey, buffalo sauce, and a blend of spices, this meatloaf packs a flavorful punch while being lower in fat and calories compared to traditional beef-based meatloaf. Perfect for a family meal or a party, this dish can be easily customized with your favorite toppings and sides to create a satisfying and unforgettable meal. With its juicy texture, bold flavors, and ease of preparation, buffalo turkey meatloaf is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

BUFFALO TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Combining two favorite dishes to make one great meal, this baked meatloaf topped with homemade or your favorite bottled Buffalo wing sauce and served with an easy blue cheese dressing is sure to be a hit. Serve with home-fried potatoes or french fries and a salad!

Provided by MOBILITY61

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
1 small onion, grated
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup butter
½ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup blue cheese crumbles
½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
1 pinch black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine ground turkey, grated onion, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix to combine. Transfer turkey mixture to baking pan and shape into a loaf.
  • Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven until light golden, about 40 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot pepper sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Pour evenly over meatloaf.
  • Return meatloaf to the oven and cook until flavors are absorbed, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and blue cheese crumbs in a bowl to make blue cheese dressing. Season with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and black pepper. Serve alongside meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 183.5 mg, Fat 61.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 1363.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MINI BUFFALO TURKEY MEATLOAVES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 onion, roughly chopped
3 carrots (1 roughly chopped, 2 grated)
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 large egg
1/2 cup panko
1/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank?s RedHot)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Combine the onion, chopped carrot and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped; transfer to a large bowl. Add the turkey, egg, panko, milk, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix well with your hands. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick oval patties on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake the patties until lightly browned, firm and a thermometer inserted into the centers registers 160˚ F, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Whisk the melted butter and remaining 1/3 cup hot sauce in a bowl. Brush the tops of the meatloaves with half of the sauce, then return to the oven until the sauce is baked in, about 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining sauce.
  • Transfer the meatloaves to plates. Toss the broccoli, grated carrots and celery with the blue cheese dressing; serve with the meatloaves.

BISON MEAT LOAF #1 (BUFFALO)



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Whenever possible, I buy grass fed Bison instead of ground beef. The flavor is much sweeter and because of the higher protein content, smaller portions are more satisfying. No antibiotics, no pesticides in the feed, no preservatives and no growth hormones. Even better, less fat, cholesterol and calories PLUS more iron, protein and B-12 than ground beef! A richer flavor and completely HEALTHY! I hope you enjoy this yummy recipe as much as we do.

Provided by BIG_CHIEF

Categories     High Protein

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground buffalo meat (Bison)
3 garlic cloves (pressed or finely minced)
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 medium sweet onion, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Using your hands works best.
  • Spray a shallow, oval casserole dish or small roasting pan with Pam.
  • Pat meat mixture into dish/pan.
  • Lightly spray top of loaf with Pam.
  • Bake for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.
  • Can be served as is or with Italian-style sauce.

BACON-WRAPPED BUFFALO MEATLOAF



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Most people who replace their ground beef with buffalo, in recipes like meatballs, burgers, and meatloaf, are usually disappointed. Ground buffalo is much leaner than ground beef, which is the biggest challenge. In case you're new, it's the fat that provides most of the flavor and moisture. Also, for whatever reason, pre-packaged buffalo is ground very fine, almost to a paste, which can lead to a rubbery meatloaf, unless you use a few tricks.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons butter
2 slices bacon, chopped
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 fresh poblano pepper, chopped
4 button mushrooms, chopped
3 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
1 large egg
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 pounds ground buffalo
7 slices thick-cut bacon, or more as needed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-heat. Cook and stir chopped bacon in hot butter until almost crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pulse onion, carrot, celery, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add vegetable mixture and rosemary to bacon in the skillet; cook and stir until vegetables soften and sweeten, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix vegetable mixture, bread crumbs, and milk together in a bowl. Let cool to room temperature. Stir egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into vegetable mixture. Add buffalo meat to vegetable mixture and mix with your hands until well-blended.
  • Turn meat mixture out into prepared baking dish and shape into a 9x5x3-inch meatloaf. Lay bacon strips crosswise over the top of the meatloaf, tucking in ends of bacon under the loaf.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
  • Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush glaze over loaf 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 155 degrees F (68 degrees C). Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 134.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1239.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup zucchini, shredded, squeezed gently of excess moisture with kitchen towels
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 egg, whisked
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons Sauce
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 slices mozzarella cheese
parsley, to taste

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

BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE MEAT LOAF



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I made meat loaf with wing sauce for my guy, who prefers food with big flavors. He went crazy for it, and now likes it even more than traditional Buffalo wings! -Latesha Harris, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
TOPPING:
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake 20 minutes. Spread wing sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 20-30 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1093mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BUBBY'S TURKEY MEATLOAF (DAVE LIEBERMAN)



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If turkey's not your thing substitute 85-90% lean ground beef. You can also add in 1 1/2 lb new potatoes (that have been cut in half) to the pan with the meatloaf and sauce when you uncover the meatloaf to bake for the last 45 minutes.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs ground turkey (preferably dark meat only)
2 eggs
3 ounces tomato paste (1/2 of 1 small can, reserving rest for the sauce)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
3 ounces tomato paste (from reserved 1/2 can)
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 small red pepper, seeded, cored, and roughly chopped
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 grinds black pepper

Steps:

  • Meatloaf:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the meatloaf and work together completely by hand until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is uniform. Place meat mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 11 inches long and 4 inches wide. It is important to form it like this so that it cooks evenly throughout. The loaf should be in the middle of the pan with room on both sides for the sauce to pool.
  • Red Pepper Sauce:
  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Cover the meatloaf with the sauce and allow excess sauce to pool around the meatloaf. Cover pan with aluminum foil but avoid contact with meat loaf by leaving at least a couple inches of space between the top of the meatloaf and the foil. Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake 45 minutes longer. Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 142.5, Sodium 780.4, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 23.5

Tips:

  • Choose lean ground turkey: This will help to reduce the fat and calorie content of the meatloaf.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: This will help to bulk up the meatloaf and make it more nutritious. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: This will help to add moisture and flavor to the meatloaf. Some good options include buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, or teriyaki sauce.
  • Cook the meatloaf on a wire rack: This will help to allow the fat to drain away from the meatloaf.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Buffalo 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. Whether you like it spicy or mild, there is a buffalo turkey meatloaf recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy ground turkey, give buffalo turkey meatloaf a try.

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