Ground turkey is mixed with shredded veggies, seasonings, and breadcrumbs. It’s all topped off with a zesty homemade glaze. Family-friendly and delicious, this twist on our classic meatloaf will be a regular in your rotation.
Our Favorite Turkey Meatloaf
Flavor Favorite: Turkey meatloaf is kept moist with added shredded veggies and is flavor packed. Easy Ingredients: With simple ingredients and easy prep, turkey meatloaf is a stress-free dinner. Lean and Light: Ground turkey is a lean replacement for ground beef and in this recipe, it’s juicy and delicious. Customize It!: Swap veggies, add cheese, experiment with glazes – make it your own signature dish. Get creative!
Ingredients in Turkey Meatloaf
Turkey – Use fresh lean ground turkey as the base; don’t use extra lean as it doesn’t have enough fat. Replace turkey with ground chicken or add a little bit of turkey sausage or ground pork if you’d like. Breadcrumbs – Italian breadcrumbs are already seasoned, but they can be replaced with plain bread crumbs, ¼ teaspoon additional Italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Seasonings – This meatloaf is simply seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, onion, and Italian seasonings, but feel free to add garlic powder, oregano, or red pepper flakes if desired. Other additions – Shredded zucchini keeps this recipe moist while eggs help bind the ingredients together. Sauce for Turkey Meatloaf – The sauce on this recipe uses Heinz chili sauce, which is not spicy; it is a zesty ketchup-like sauce.
How to Make Turkey Meatloaf
This easy recipe for turkey meatloaf comes out moist and flavorful every time!
Tips for Turkey Meatloaf
For the best turkey meatloaf, use an instant read thermometer and cook to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the oven at about 162°F as the temperature will rise a few degrees as it rests. Avoid overmixing the meat mixture; otherwise, the loaf will be dense and tough. Bake on a sheet pan instead of a loaf pan to get a nice crust, a loaf pan will cause it to steam instead. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing; this will help keep it from falling apart.
Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Leftovers make great meatloaf sandwiches or can be pan fried until crisp.
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