Best 4 Tasty Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a juicy and flavorful main dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than tasty turkey meatloaf! This versatile dish can be customized to your liking, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there's a tasty turkey meatloaf recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and satisfying turkey meatloaf that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY AND STUFFING MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey And Stuffing Meatloaf Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, unseasoned stuffing mix, chicken stock, yellow onion, celery, carrot, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, ground turkey, large egg, jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce, ketchup, dijon mustard, kosher salt

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 ½ cups unseasoned stuffing mix
¾ cup chicken stock
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
½ cup celery, finely diced
½ cup carrot, finely diced
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons McCormick® Rubbed Sage, divided
1 ½ lb ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan with butter and line the pan with a piece of parchment paper, leaving overhang on the 2 long sides.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon ground sage. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • While the vegetables cool, stir together the stuffing mix and chicken stock in a medium bowl.. Let sit for 15 minutes, until the stuffing mix is soggy and has absorbed all of the liquid.
  • Once the vegetables have cooled, add the soaked stuffing mix, ground turkey, remaining teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, remaining ¾ teaspoon ground sage, and the egg. Mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down to smooth the top.
  • Bake the turkey and stuffing loaf for 25 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf loaf bakes, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, ketchup, and mustard.
  • Pour the glaze over the meatloaf, then return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature 165°F (75°C).
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment to carefully lift out the meatloaf and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch-thick slices and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 11 grams

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf Recipe by Tasty image

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

TASTY TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH SAUCE



Tasty Turkey Meatloaf With Sauce image

After looking at many different turkey meatloaf recipes and not liking any one in particular, I decided to create my own! Add Dijon mustard to sauce for an added flavor.

Provided by Abigail Ranae

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup oats
½ onion, chopped
3 tablespoons pear applesauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground turkey, oats, 1/2 chopped onion, pear applesauce, 3 tablespoons chili powder, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; press into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir 2 tablespoons onion until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir brown sugar, barbeque sauce, and 1 teaspoon chili powder into onion; cook over low heat until sauce is warm, about 5 minutes.
  • Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven, occasionally brushing sauce over the top, until cooked through, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 722.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

TASTY TURKEY MEATLOAF



Tasty Turkey Meatloaf image

A lighter version of your mom's meatloaf. Ground turkey is a gift from the food gods, cooked properly it is just as satisfying (if not more) as beef. The secret is to find ways to add moisture and flavor it with bold seasoning. The Worcestershire beefs it up well, too. Beef taste without the fat, it doesn't get much better! I also took a time-saving tip from Rachel Ray, which is to form the meatloaf into personal sized portions, which cuts the cook time from an hour to about 25 minutes.

Provided by Korkin

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 loaves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 egg
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the turkey in a large mixing bowl. Place a cheese grater over the bowl and grate the onion so that the onion juice gets into the meat. Fluff the turkey meat with a fork (this keeps the meat from getting too mushy), then add the bread crumbs.
  • Add remaining ingredients into a small separate bowl and mix them them together to create a sauce, this insures even ingredient distribution. Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and mix with either a fork or your hands gently until just combined. Even the meat mixture out in the bowl and use your fork or finger to divide it into four equal sections.
  • Scoop out each section and use hand to form an oval shaped mound, like a slightly flattened meat ball. Place each section on a foil-lined baking sheet (foil makes for easy clean up!).
  • Bake loaves on the middle rack at 375 degrees for 25 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165 degrees farenheit. Makes four servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 142.5, Sodium 478.5, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 27.6

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground turkey to ensure a moist and flavorful meatloaf. Consider using a mixture of dark and light meat, as the dark meat will add a richer flavor.
  • Add moisture to the meatloaf by incorporating ingredients like bread crumbs, eggs, and milk. This will help to prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry and crumbly.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat and make it more palatable.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense meatloaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at the recommended temperature. This will help to ensure that the meatloaf is cooked evenly throughout.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Turkey meatloaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it can also be made with ground turkey that is purchased from the store. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a turkey meatloaf recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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