Cranberry balsamic turkey meatloaf is a flavorful and juicy dish that is perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the rich, bold flavor of balsamic vinegar to create a moist and delicious meatloaf that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish for a holiday gathering, this cranberry balsamic turkey meatloaf is sure to please.
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THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEATLOAF
This Thanksgiving turkey meatloaf is the PERFECT non-traditional spin to the holiday meal! Super moist turkey meatloaf mixed with dried stuffing mix, fresh herbs, and topped with whole berry cranberry sauce - what's not to love?
Provided by Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, parchment paper, or a Silpat liner.
- If you use foil spray the foil lightly with nonstick spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl add ground turkey, dried stuffing mix, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, sage, thyme, and rosemary.
- Using your hands, or a spatula, gently mix together until well combined.
- Add the mixed meat to your prepared baking sheet and shape into a 12x8 inch loaf.
- Add to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top the meatloaf with about 1/2 the can of cranberry sauce.
- Place back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, test center to make sure the meatloaf has reached 165 degrees F, and serve sliced with extra cranberry sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 224 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 30 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 257 grams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat
VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers, garlic paste and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the egg and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, grated cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.
- Gently press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
CRANBERRY BALSAMIC TURKEY MEATLOAF
Turkey meatloaf is a tricky thing. Too few flavoring ingredients, too little moisture or too many bread crumbs will turn ground turkey into brick of sawdust no amount of gravy will save. This recipe makes a light, moist, and tasty turkey meatloaf by adding celery and ricotta to the meat and topping the loaf with a cranberry...
Provided by Heidi Hoerman
Categories Meatloafs
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. At least one hour before assembling the meatloaf, prepare the cranberry/balsamic topping.
- 2. In a non-reactive saucepan with cover, over medium low heat, simmer the cranberries, sugar and balsamic vinegar until the cranberries have burst and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and do not allow the mixture to boil dry or scorch. Set aside to cool.
- 3. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery and hing and saute until somewhat softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 4. In a large mixing bowl, stir together eggs, ricotta, salt and pepper. Add the ground pork, panko bread crumbs and celery mixture and quickly and gently fold or mix with hands until all ingredients are mixed. Do not over mix or the mixture will become too dense.
- 5. Spoon the meatloaf mixture into a glass baking pan small enough to keep the mixture at least two inches thick. Spread the cranberry mixture on top.
- 6. Bake one hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165F to 175F. Allow to sit 15 minutes before serving.
TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE, MIXED BEANS ALMONDINE, AND POTATO GRATIN
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For the glaze, spread the brown sugar over the bottom of a greased loaf pan and spread the cranberry sauce over the sugar. In a large bowl mix all the remaining ingredients until well incorporated. Form the meat mixture into the loaf pan, laying out over the cranberry glaze. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour, (be sure to assemble and cook the potato gratin along with the meatloaf, as they have the same cooking times). Turn out the loaf and set aside.
- Blanch beans in boiling, salted water for 1 minute and then shock in an ice water bath. When ready for dinner, toss the beans with walnut oil, salt and pepper and slivered almonds and place on a baking sheet and place in the oven with the meatloaf for the last 10 minutes before the meatloaf comes out.;
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season potatoes with salt and pepper and layer in buttered 2 inch deep baking pan. Bring the rest of the ingredients to a boil and pour over the potatoes while hot, until potatoes are almost covered. Bake at 400 degrees until tender, about one hour.
- To assemble the dish, slice the meatloaf into 1 1/2-inch thick slices, and plate with a nice square of the potato gratin, and the beans along side. Serve everything warm.
TURKEY AND BEEF MEATLOAF WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE
Turkey and cranberries is a match made in heaven -- why wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy it? This healthy take on meatloaf pairs the two in an inspired way: Turkey lightens up the traditional ground beef base and antioxidant-rich cranberries are the centerpiece of a tangy glaze.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Put the cranberries, ketchup, honey, sriracha, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon of the mustard in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to bubble, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Use a potato masher to crush the cranberries until mostly smooth. Add the rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt and set aside to cool slightly.
- Grate the carrot and onion on the small shredding side of a box grater into a large bowl. (This will save any onion liquid, which will help keep the meatloaf moist.) Add the beef, turkey, egg, barley, Worcestershire, remaining 2 teaspoons of the mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-4-inch loaf using your hands. Brush the meatloaf on all sides with half of the cranberry glaze. Bake until the glaze starts to adhere and dry slightly, about 15 minutes. Brush the meatloaf on all sides with the remaining glaze and bake until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 155 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Garnish with rosemary sprigs before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 160 milligrams, Sodium 960 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 9 grams
TURKEY AND CRANBERRY MEATLOAF
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place a rack in the center of the oven, and heat to 350 degrees.
- Soak chopped cranberries in 1/3 cup very hot tap water for 10 minutes; drain.
- Combine with all of the other ingredients.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Form into mounded ovals that do not touch, and place in a 9-by-13-inch heatproof glass dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Using a pancake turner, remove to individual plates and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 511 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Printed in our local newspaper. Serve with a tossed salad that includes seasonal ingredients, and baked potato for an easy fall/winter meal. A little bit different route taken from the standard ketchup-covered meatloaf recipe.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Poultry
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- *NOTE: If using canned cranberry sauce, drain first.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl combine all ingredients *except* for the cranberry sauce and sage leaves. Do not overmix.
- Lightly oil or spray a 9"x5" loaf pan. Turn the meat mixture into the prepared pan and gently pat down.
- Bake the mixture until the loaf is firm and top is lightly browned, approximately 1 hour.
- Remove pan from oven and spread the cranberry sauce on top of the meatloaf. Let stand in the pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Remove meatloaf from pan and transfer to serving platter. Garnish with a few sage leaves.
TURKEY-CRANBERRY MEATLOAF
Made with savory stuffing mix and tart whole berry cranberry sauce, our turkey meatloaf lets you enjoy Thanksgiving easily-any time of year!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Mix all ingredients except 1/2 cup cranberry sauce.
- Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 1 hour or until done (165ºF), topping with remaining cranberry sauce for the last 5 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 26 g
CRANBERRY & TURKEY MEATLOAF
I concocted this recipe for a change from the usual ground beef meatloaf. It is easy to prepare, moist and tasty.
Provided by lily 12
Categories Poultry
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Transfer to a greased loaf pan,.
- Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for ten minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 213.6, Sodium 576.9, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 40.9
CRANBERRY TURKEY LOAF
This is a delightful alternative to traditional meat loaf. It's very moist, and the cranberry sauce gives it a tasty twist.-Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, egg, 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. , Pat into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Heat remaining cranberry sauce in a microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through. Slice turkey loaf; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground turkey. Look for ground turkey that is at least 85% lean, so that your meatloaf doesn't end up too dry. You can also use a combination of ground turkey and ground beef, if you prefer.
- Season the ground turkey well. Use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs, to give your meatloaf flavor.
- Don't overmix the ground turkey. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape. Place the meatloaf mixture in a loaf pan and press it down firmly to shape it.
- Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meatloaf easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Cranberry balsamic turkey meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of cranberry, balsamic vinegar, and turkey makes for a flavorful and moist meatloaf that everyone will enjoy. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
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