CHEESY TURKEY MEAT LOAF

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Nothing says comfort food better than meat loaf! Get this one started in the morning and you'll have a fantastic hot meal ready even by lunchtime. -Deanna Martinez Bey, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup crushed saltines
1 cup ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground turkey
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fold an 18-in. square piece of heavy-duty foil in half to make an 18x9-in. strip. Place strip on bottom and up sides of a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strip with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add turkey, 2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be moist). Shape meat into an 8x5-in. loaf; place in center of strip., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Using ends of foil strip as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. Let stand 15 minutes. , Freeze option: Prepare meat loaf as directed, omitting cheddar cheese over top. Securely wrap cooled meat loaf in foil, then freeze; freeze remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 1522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.

Haji Stitching And Fabrics
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I made this for a party and it was a big hit!


Syed Amanullah
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This was a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Itx Zainii
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


PK monster
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I will definitely be making this again.


Rahab Wangui
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This is my new favorite meatloaf recipe!


Kayas Khan
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Easy to follow and delicious!


Nouf Mohammed
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Great recipe!


Tieido Diall
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe, but it could be improved with a few tweaks.


Jameel Baloch
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I would have liked the recipe to include more instructions on how to cook the meatloaf.


Theto Kgomo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatloaf didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit too dense.


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This meatloaf was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Joy Cevera
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this meatloaf was surprisingly good. It was moist and flavorful, and the cheese added a nice touch.


Gregory Louttit
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This meatloaf is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Khanyisile Mamvundla
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Sylheti Gamer ffs
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This was my first time making turkey meatloaf and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Julieanna Chavez
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I've made this meatloaf a few times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Natasha Lopez
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This turkey meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the cheese added a nice gooey texture.