Description
Uncover the secret to the perfect ground turkey meatloaf! This easy recipe is juicy, flavorful, and a lighter twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated white onion
- 10 oz. frozen riced broccoli (about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 lbs. ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- extra ketchup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prep ingredients:
In a large bowl, stir together bread crumbs and milk and let sit.
Grate onion.
Heat riced broccoli in the microwave until thawed.
In a small bowl, stir together ketchup and mustard for the top of the meatloaf.
- To the bread crumbs, add onion, egg, seasoning salt, and black pepper. Stir together until combined. Add turkey, riced broccoli, and shredded cheese and mix together with your hands, just until combined. You don’t want to overwork the meat but you do want all the breadcrumb mixture incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into an oblong shape on a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet and spread with ketchup glaze on the top and a bit on the sides. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the turkey meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. (Soak up any excess liquid with a paper towel.)
Notes
- Be sure to use a mix of light and dark ground turkey, NOT 99% fat-free turkey.
- To turn these into meatballs: Prepare as directed, but instead of shaping them into a meatloaf shape, scoop and roll them into about 1 1/2 inch meatballs and place them on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Spritz with olive oil (optional, helps with browning) and bake for 20-24 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Cook the healthy turkey meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Use an instant read meat thermometer so that you don’t overcook your meatloaf.