Best 8 Mini Turkey Loaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and savory dish to serve at your next family meal or special occasion? Look no further than the Mini Turkey Loaf! This versatile dish is a delightful combination of ground turkey, herbs, and seasonings, all perfectly blended together and baked to perfection. Whether you're seeking a hearty main course or a tasty addition to your holiday table, this Mini Turkey Loaf is sure to be a hit. Let's explore some of the best recipes and techniques for creating this scrumptious dish that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MINI TURKEY MEAT LOAVES



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These turkey loaves are tender, hearty and convenient. They're loaded with flavor-not to mention oats, turkey and veggies! Bake them ahead and top them with cheese before serving-or freeze them for later. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons spaghetti sauce, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, red pepper, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oats and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. , Coat 6 jumbo muffin cups with cooking spray; fill with turkey mixture. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; drain. , Top each loaf with 1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce, 2 teaspoons mozzarella cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges

MINI TURKEY LOAF



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Onion, green pepper and apple juice flavor this moist ground turkey meat loaf from Vikki Metz of Tavares, Florida. Drizzled with pan gravy, it makes a satisfying entree that's just right for two for an everyday or Sunday dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup unsweetened apple juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, 2 tablespoons apple juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well., Shape into a loaf in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165°., In a small saucepan, bring remaining apple juice to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and soy sauce until smooth. Gradually whisk into apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINI TURKEY MEAT LOAVES



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Caramelized onions add the perfect touch of sweetness to these mini meat loaves.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Turkey     Main Course     Meat, poultry, and seafood

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Meat Loaf
1 (20-ounce) package lean ground turkey *
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped
1 rib (1/2 cup) celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chili sauce **
1 medium carrot, grated
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg slightly beaten
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Topping
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
1 large (1 cup) onion, thinly sliced
Sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce **
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside.
  • Combine all meat loaf ingredients in bowl; mix well. (Use hands if necessary.) Form mixture into 4 (4x2 1/2x1-inch) loaves in prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add sliced onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until onion is light golden brown.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in bowl; mix well. Evenly spread over top of meat loaves. Top each with 1/4 cooked onion. Bake 45-55 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 120 milligrams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 36 grams

MINI TURKEY MEATLOAVES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 1/2 cups regular oats
1 cup whole milk
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
4 slices bacon, cut into very small bits
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup ketchup, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat 18 standard muffin cups (from two 12-cup muffin pans) with cooking spray.
  • Put the oats in a small bowl and slowly pour the milk over them. Stir to make sure the oats are all coated and then let them sit for a few minutes.
  • Put the turkey and bacon in a separate large bowl and add the oats and any extra milk from the bowl to it. Add the parsley, seasoned salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup of the ketchup. Use your hands to mix it all together. Place a 1/4-cup scoop of the mixture in each greased muffin cup. Squirt about 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining ketchup on top of each meatloaf. Use a spoon to smear the ketchup evenly over the top, then use it to nudge the edges of the meatloaves away from the pan a bit (this just neatens them up a little).
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then carefully squirt another 1/2 teaspoon of ketchup on top of each, spreading it carefully with a spoon to cover as much of the surface as possible. Continue to bake until completely cooked through and sizzling around the edges, about another 30 minutes. If there are any large areas without ketchup, go ahead and squirt/spread more as needed.
  • Sprinkle the meatloaves with parsley, then let them sit in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes before serving. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the loaves to loosen them if they stick. Serve them warm with a veggie on the side

MINI TURKEY MEATLOAVES



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These tasty meatloaves are just right for a busy family; serve them hot from the oven, at room temperature, or even chilled.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
1 slice white sandwich bread
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato-based chili sauce
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried sage
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Crumble in bread; add milk and 2 tablespoons chili sauce. Stir to combine. Cool completely.
  • Add turkey, egg, and sage; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Using your hands, mix to combine. Divide into four equal parts. Gently shape each into a 3-by-4-by-2-inch loaf; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Brush remaining 1/4 cup chili sauce over tops, dividing equally. Bake until meatloaves are cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g

MINI TEX-MEX TURKEY MEATLOAVES



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Ground turkey combined with flavorful tomatoes and taco seasoning bakes quickly in mini loaves for a fast weeknight meal

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 meatloaves each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 pkg (20 oz each) lean ground turkey (93% lean)4
1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original
1/3 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained, liquid reserved
2 tablespoons (1/2 of 1.25-oz pkg) 30% less sodium taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup finely shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 12 regular muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix turkey, Egg Beaters, bread crumbs, drained tomatoes plus 1/4 cup reserved liquid and taco seasoning in medium bowl. Form into 12 balls (1/4 cup each) and place in muffin cups. Top each with 1 teaspoon cheese.
  • 3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (170 degrees F).

MINI TURKEY MEATLOAVES WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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I'll agree that Rachael Ray can be a nagging voice on the TV for even a 30-minute meal. But, the gal sure can cook. I took her Meatloaf Muffin recipe and doctored it up for a healthier alternative. This quickly became a staple in my health-conscious household. You make the meatloaf in a muffin tin so portion control is easy as pie.

Provided by Diet It Up

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 10 mini loaves, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground turkey (not turkey breast)
1 small onion, cut into chunks, about 1/2 cup
1 celery rib, cut into a few large pieces
1/2 green bell pepper, about 1/4 cup
1 large egg, beaten with a splash of milk
3/4 cup breadcrumbs, plain
1/2 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup salsa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and brush a 12-muffin tin with olive oil.
  • Put the ground turkey in a large bowl.
  • Put onion, celery and green pepper in the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and add to the bowl of meat.
  • Add egg, breadcrumbs and steak seasoning to the bowl.
  • Mix together the BBQ sauce, salsa and Worcestershire in a separate small bowl. Pour half the sauce mixture into the bowl with the meat.
  • Mix the meatloaf together with your hands.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin tin and top each loaf with the remaining sauce.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 494.4, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 18.3

COOKING LIGHT'S TURKEY MINI MEATLOAVES



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From the April 2007 issue of Cooking Light magazine. The recipe can easily be doubled to feed 6 (increasing the baking time to 45-50 minutes).

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces ground turkey breast
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons ketchup, divided
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (I used Garlic Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; saute 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • Combine onion, breadcrumbs, and next 7 ingredients (through egg white) in a large bowl.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of the ketchup.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture into each of 3 muffin cups coated with cooking spray; place muffin tin on a baking sheet. (This is necessary to keep the oven clean, as the juices of the meatloaves tend to bubble up out of the muffin cups and can drip on the floor of the oven.).
  • Combine remaining 1 tablespoon ketchup with hot pepper sauce in a small bowl. Brush ketchup mixture over meat loaf tops.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey: Look for ground turkey that is fresh and has a lean-to-fat ratio of 93/7 or higher. This will ensure that your mini turkey loaf is moist and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings to flavor your mini turkey loaf. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and sage.
  • Add moisture: Mini turkey loaves can sometimes be dry, so it's important to add some moisture to the mixture. You can do this by adding eggs, milk, or broth. You can also add vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, which will add moisture and flavor.
  • Cook the mini turkey loaf thoroughly: Mini turkey loaves should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the loaf is safe to eat and that the turkey is cooked through.
  • Let the mini turkey loaf rest before slicing: Once the mini turkey loaf is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the loaf, making it more moist and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Mini turkey loaves are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a mini turkey loaf that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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