Turkey meatloaf. Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! This healthy meatloaf recipe, made with lean ground turkey is easy and delicious.
I'm usually the one who makes turkey meatloaf, one of my few gifts along with omelettes, fish and not much more. This is the best turkey meatloaf we've ever tasted. It's really moist and makes great sandwiches. You can have Turkey meatloaf using 15 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Turkey meatloaf
- It’s 1 lb of ground lean turkey.
- It’s 1/2 tsp of marjoram.
- You need 1/2 tbsp of oregano.
- You need 1/2 tsp of basil.
- It’s 1 bunch of small bunch of parsley, chopped finely.
- You need 1/2 cup of chopped onion, white or yellow for milder flavor..
- You need 4 clove of garlic minced.
- It’s 1 cup of breadcrumbs or can use 1/2 cup rolled oats to be healthier.
- Prepare 5 of grinds of pepper or about 1 tsp black pepper.
- It’s 1/4 cup of brown sugar or 1/2 cup applesauce to be healthier.
- Prepare 1 of large squeeze ketchup, about 1/3 cup.
- It’s 1 of egg.
- It’s 1/2 cup of diced or shredded carrots, for a different flavor, this is optional.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of diced celery, optional.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of fresh or dried sage, optional…will add a thanksgiving flavor.
This Turkey Meatloaf recipe doesn't sacrifice any flavor. It's easy to make and is topped off with the most delicious glaze! Your family will love this heart healthy version of a classic American dinner. Ground turkey recipes have a bad rep for being bland and boring.
Turkey meatloaf instructions
- Put oven at 325, cook for one hour. May need longer, I sometimes do 85 minutes! I don't like it soo moist!.
- Mix all ingredients, add egg last before Turkey meat. Gently mix in Turkey meat..
- Cover top of meatloaf with enough ketchup to cover so you can't see the meat. Coat pan in olive oil..
- Shape loaf in bread pan and cover for first 30 minutes, second half the last 20-30 minutes leave uncovered..
- Make sure Turkey is cooked all the way through before you eat it!! It will be moist if you do egg n applesauce n ketchup in the mix!.
But this meatloaf is LOADED with flavor. Make it with grated zucchini and carrot for moisture and an extra serving of veggies, then brush some sweet chili sauce on top for flavor. Try Ina Garten's Turkey Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a leaner take on the American classic. Ina's Turkey Meatloaf: "Even your husband won't believe it's not beef." This healthy turkey meatloaf recipe will leave you begging for seconds! It's moist, packed with flavor, and lighter than traditional meatloaf!
