Flavor-packed and fuss-free our family loves this easy turkey meatloaf recipe.
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!
- Cook the onions until softened and cool.
- Combine with the meatloaf ingredients according to the recipe below and form into a loaf on a baking pan.
- Bake, adding the sauce in the last 20 minutes. Let the meatloaf rest before slicing.
To make turkey meatloaf muffins, prepare the turkey meatloaf mixture as directed. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full with meatloaf mixture and bake 20-25 minutes or until 165°F.
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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Easy Turkey Meatloaf
Lean ground turkey mixed with shredded zucchini and tomato sauce, seasoned and coated in a delicious glaze.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
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In a small skillet, cook the onion and butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.
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In a large bowl, add bread crumbs, eggs, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes.
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Add turkey, zucchini, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper. Gently mix just until combined, do not overmix.
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Place the meat mixture on the prepared baking sheet and pat it into a loaf 4-inches wide x 8-inches long. Bake for 35 minutes.
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Combine all meatloaf sauce ingredients. Spread on top and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until the center of the meatloaf reaches 165°F.
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Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
To freeze, tightly wrap in plastic wrap or foil and then in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 4 months.
Calories: 245 | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2.4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Entree, Main Course, Turkey
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