Are you tired of the same old flavors of turkey meatloaf? Have you been searching for a recipe that elevates this comfort food classic to new heights? If you're craving a moist, flavorful, and unforgettable turkey meatloaf experience, then you've come to the right place! In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating a terrific turkey meatloaf that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. From selecting the right ingredients to perfectly blending the flavors, we'll cover all the essentials to ensure your turkey meatloaf is nothing short of extraordinary.
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BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF
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
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
TERRIFIC TURKEY MEAT LOAF
You'll love this moist, tender entree. Not only is it loaded with flavor, it's low in carbohydrates and saturated fat. -Wanda Bannister, New Bern, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except turkey. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Pat into a loaf in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 50-60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TERRIFIC TURKEY MEATLOAF
A juicy homestyle meatloaf made with lean ground turkey
Categories Poultry Other Other Poultry Dinner Poultry Dinner
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- You will need a large bowl to mix your ingredients in and a small loaf pan to cook it in. I use the disposable aluminum pans for easy portion control and a quick clean up afterwards.
- Strat by placing the ground turkey, onions and peppers in the bowl.
- I add my spices which include paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, a dash of salt and ground black pepper.
- Add the worcestershire sauce and one egg and work the spices through the meat mixture with your hands or a large spoon or fork. Add your grated parmesan cheese. This adds flavor and removes the excess moisture from your meat. The amount of parmesan you add depends on how moist or dry your meat mixture looks and feels. You should be able to form a patty or loaf without the mixture coming apart. If the the mixture is still too wet add more grated parmesan.
- Then add the meat to the loaf pan and pat down into a loaf. Place your loaf pan on a baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for approximately 35-45 minutes.
- You will able to tell the meatloaf is done by the color and you will see the clear juices bubbling around the edges of the meatloaf.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking you can glaze the top of your meatloaf with the ketchup if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe 4 Amount Per Serving Calories
INCREDIBLY CHEESY TURKEY MEATLOAF
This incredible meatloaf is sure to be a family favorite. It's SIMPLE to make using turkey, loads of cheese, and Italian bread crumbs.
Provided by Brooke Salt
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 173.3 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1072.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
TURKEY MEAT LOAF: ALMOST AS GOOD AS MOM'S USED TO BE
A wonderful meat loaf that is fairly easy to make. Pairs well with a variety of side dishes. This can be a meal in itself or can be served with mashed potatoes and biscuits. Surprisingly good cold!
Provided by Rachael McGuire Peterson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- Place stewed tomatoes in a large bowl; crush tomatoes using a fork. Add turkey, crushed crackers, onion, green bell pepper, eggs, 1 tablespoon oregano, thyme, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and 2 teaspoons black pepper; mix until evenly combined. Spoon meatloaf mixture into the prepared baking dish. Form into a loaf, leaving about 1/2 inch between loaf and sides of dish.
- Spoon half the tomato topping over the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Spoon the remaining tomato topping over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 117.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 704.4 mg, Sugar 9 g
JUST-LIKE-THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEAT LOAF
For a holiday meal any time of year, this tender turkey meat loaf is perfect. Complemented with a cranberry glaze, it's a mouthwatering dish.-Mollie Brown, Los Angeles, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes and milk. Let stand 10 minutes; break up stuffing cubes with a fork. Stir in egg, celery, onion, carrot, cranberries, salt and pepper. Combine sage and rosemary; add half to the mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes; drain if necessary. Combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, pepper sauce and remaining herbs; spread over meat loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. , Freeze option: Shape meat loaf in plastic wrap-lined loaf pan; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and wrap securely in foil; return to freezer. To use, unwrap meat loaf and bake in pan as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
TERRIFIC TURKEY LOAF
This recipe is from the Jane Brody Good Food cookbook. This meatloaf is so moist and flavorful and healthy! My family loves it. Serve hot or cold in a sandwich. You can make this ahead and refrigerate it overnight. I mince the mushrooms up really fine so that my kids don't even know they're in there. I serve this with mashed potatoes and any kind of gravy. Be aware that you will need to bake the loaf in a pan of hot water.
Provided by Gina Farina
Categories Poultry
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the garlic, celery, leeks and red pepper, stirring until slightly softened (about 4 mintues).
- Meanwhile, boil a kettle of water, and preheat the oven to 375º.
- Stir the mushrooms into the sauted mixture, cover the pan for a few minutes until the mushrooms start to give up their liquid. Remove the cover and saute longer until all the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, bread crumbs, and parsley. Add the sauteed vegetables and combine the ingredients well. Transfer the turkey mixture to a lightly greased loaf pan (4"x8") and set the pan in a large, shallow baking dish.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven, pour the boiling water into the OUTER pan to a depth of about 1" and bake the loaf for 1 hr and 15 minutes.
- When cooked, remove the loaf pan from the outer pan and from the oven. Let rest for 15 minutes and then serve.
FLAVORFUL TURKEY MEATLOAF OR TURKEY LOAF
I combined my favorite ideas from several Zaar turkey meatloaf recipes and came up with a winner that's moist and flavorful (my husband told me I had to write this one down). The optional gravy is based on recipe #90731.
Provided by Marla Swoffer
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 1 meatloaf
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Combine turkey, salt, sage, thyme and oregano.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients.
- Put it in a loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, till the top edges are nicely browned.
- For optional gravy, combine stock, wine and tomato paste. Set aside. Cook butter and flour over low heat until it forms a paste. Raise the heat to medium and add the stock mixture, stirring frequently until it boils and thickens. Cook for about three minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1414.4, Fat 83, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 529.8, Sodium 2959.7, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 6, Protein 108.8
TERRIFIC TURKEY MEAT LOAF
You'll love this moist tender entree. Not only is it loaded with flavor, but it's low in carbohydrates and saturated fat. -Wanda Bannister of New Bern, North Carolina
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg white, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Stir in the oat bran, green pepper, onion, olives, garlic, celery salt, marjoram, sage and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
- Pat into a loaf in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 434.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
PEPPER TURKEY MEAT LOAF
I added red peppers, garlic salt, and a sweet-and-sour sauce to my Mom's basic ground-beef recipe. This turkey loaf is now a favorite at church potlucks. John Cotti-Diaz - Del Rio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, peppers, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well., In an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, pat turkey mixture into a 9x4-in. loaf. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes; drain if necessary. , Meanwhile, combine the soup, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, mustard and remaining tomato sauce. Pour 1/2 cup over meat loaf. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Warm remaining sauce; serve with meat loaf. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked meat loaf and remaining sauce in separate freezer containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
INCREDIBLY CHEESY TURKEY MEATLOAF
I've only been making meatloaf for a short time. This was the third recipe I've tried & this is by far the best! It's so simple! I'd recommend it to anyone, even those who are beginner cooks. I half the ingredients when I make it because I'm usually only cooking for 3.
Provided by Wyf42ArmyMen
Categories Poultry
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 meatloaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.7, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 169.7, Sodium 910.1, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 37.1
SAVORY TURKEY LOAF
Here's another turkey meatloaf recipe, but one with a twist. It's very tasty. From Gooseberry Patch's Family Favorite Recipes. Enjoy!
Provided by mer5901
Categories Poultry
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 meatloaf, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and celery; saute about 3 minutes. Stir in thyme and sage. Cool slightly.
- Combine ground turkey, onion mixture, bread crumbs and next 6 ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased baking pan.
- Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for one hour. Drain drippings from pan; brush glaze over top of meat. Return to oven; bake about 10 to 15 minutes more until top is golden or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160 degrees.
- Glaze:.
- Stir together all ingredients in a bowl until brown sugar dissolves. Makes about 1/4 cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 124.9, Sodium 662.7, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 25.1
TROPICAL TURKEY MEAT LOAF
I modified another recipe to come up with this wonderful moist, tender meat loaf. The pineapple-jalapeno picante is a sweet and tangy topping. -Frances Page, Ontario, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings (2/3 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine egg substitute, 1/3 cup pineapple and the seasonings. Add bread crumbs; mix well. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well. Press into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with 1 tablespoon pineapple. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onions, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, pepper and remaining pineapple. Serve with the meat loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TERRIFIC MEATLOAF
The recipe my mom always made. The mustard-brown sugar sauce it cooks in makes it still the best I've ever tasted.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Meat
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine egg thru onion and mix thoroughly with hands.
- Press into an 8-inch square pan or 9 X 5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine water thru mustard; pour over loaf.
- Bake at 350° 1 hour (8-inch pan) or 1 hour 15 minutes (loaf pan).
- Let sit 15 min before serving.
- To freeze: Flash freeze meatloaf uncooked. To heat frozen meat loaf: Thaw in the refrigerator and cook as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 112.4, Sodium 570.9, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 25.1
Tips for the Best Turkey Meatloaf:
- Choose high-quality ground turkey: Look for ground turkey that is fresh and has a lean-to-fat ratio of 85/15 or 90/10. This will ensure that your meatloaf is moist and flavorful.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to create a unique and flavorful meatloaf. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and oregano.
- Add some moisture: Ground turkey can be a bit dry, so it's important to add some moisture to your meatloaf mixture. This can be done by adding eggs, bread crumbs, or even grated vegetables.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Cook the meatloaf at a moderate temperature: The ideal temperature for cooking turkey meatloaf is 350°F. This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Once the meatloaf is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf, making it more flavorful and moist.
Conclusion:
Turkey meatloaf is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef meatloaf. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a turkey meatloaf that is moist, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give turkey meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!
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