Best 8 Savory Turkey Loaf Recipes

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Savory turkey loaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make and can be customized to fit your own personal preferences. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course or a simple and tasty sandwich filling, savory turkey loaf is a great option. In this article, we will provide you with a few tips and tricks for making the best possible savory turkey loaf, as well as a few different recipes to choose from.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY MEATLOAF (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Just like mom's, but better for you, thanks to ground turkey and reduced-fat dairy and egg products.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 180°F.
  • Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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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

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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

SAVORY STUFFING BREAD



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Poultry seasoning and celery salt make this hearty loaf taste like just like stuffing. It's the perfect bread to serve with turkey during the holidays, and it's nice for making sandwiches with the leftovers. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, seasonings and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth; heat to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into 2 loaves. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SAVORY & SPICY TURKEY MEATLOAF



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I found this recipe on the back of some generic-brand bread crumbs a long time ago, and with some generous tweaking (including replacing the breadcrumbs with healthier oatmeal) it has become my favorite meatloaf recipe. I've made this with ground beef and ground chicken, so you don't have to use ground turkey if you'd prefer not to. As you can tell from the ingredients, this is going to be spicy, so be warned!

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h

Yield 1 meatloaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup oatmeal
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded & minced
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 lb lean ground turkey
3/4 cup vegetable juice (or just plain tomato juice)
1/8 cup sriracha sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)

Steps:

  • Combine dry oatmeal, egg, onions, peppers, and salt in a bowl. Add gound meat, and mix it lightly with your hands.
  • Gradually add the hot sauce and HALF of the vegetable juice. Mix together lightly, but well.
  • Shape into loaf in a shallow baking dish. Pour remaining juice on top. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 27.1

MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF



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Stop searching for a go-to meat loaf recipe. This is it! Your family will be delighted with this mixture of beef, pork and sauteed onion, with a sweet- and-tangy sauce baked onto the top. Cheese crackers are the secret ingredient in this one. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup finely crushed cheese crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature., Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine ketchup and brown sugar; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Freeze option: Bake meat loaf without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare sauce as directed; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SAVORY MEATLOAF (MAKEOVER)



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Let's get to the meat of the matter-meatloaf made with lean ground turkey lowers the fat. Adding just-right spices and a fresh bread-crumb crust makes the recipe perfect.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 slices white bread, lightly toasted
1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup fat-free egg product
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce
Thin slices green bell pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Into food processor or blender, tear toasted bread into pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until bread is crumbly and evenly chopped.
  • In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining ingredients except ketchup and bell pepper slices. Spread mixture in ungreased 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Baked 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 165°F.
  • Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes; drain. Remove from pan. Top with bell pepper slices. To serve, cut meatloaf into 6 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SAVORY CHICKEN MEATLOAF



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A different take on a traditional comfort food. My family loves this chicken meatloaf and my waistline does too!

Provided by HannahRose

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 slice whole grain bread, cut into cubes
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons 1% milk
1 cube chicken bouillon, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground sage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 7x11-inch glass or thick metal pan with nonstick spray.
  • Combine ground chicken, onion, carrot, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, bread cubes, egg, garlic, milk, crushed bouillon, pepper, and sage in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix ingredients thoroughly. Form mixture into a loaf and place in the center of the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.8 calories, Carbohydrate 104.7 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 961.9 mg

SAVORY TURKEY MEATLOAF FLORENTINE



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Our honey-mustard glazed Turkey Meatloaf Florentine is full of onion, garlic, red peppers-and spinach, of course.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 lb. extra-lean 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
1/2 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg product
1/2 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Add spinach, peppers and onions; mix well.
  • Shape into 9x4-inch loaf in 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 45 min. Mix mustard and honey; brush onto meatloaf. Bake 25 to 35 min. or until done (165°F). Let stand 10 min. before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground turkey: Look for ground turkey that is at least 85% lean. This will help to ensure that your turkey loaf is moist and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your turkey loaf. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can help to add flavor and depth to your turkey loaf. Some good options include parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion powder.
  • Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing the meat can make your turkey loaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the turkey loaf at a moderate temperature: Cooking the turkey loaf at a moderate temperature will help to prevent it from drying out. The ideal temperature is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the turkey loaf rest before slicing: Once the turkey loaf is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the loaf.

Conclusion:

Turkey loaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a turkey loaf recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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