Turkey Meatloaf
I was recently flipping through my first recipe book I created nearly twenty years ago. Â It was fun looking back to see what recipes I was starting to gather. Â The pages are filled with torn magazine clippings and many recipe cards from my mom. Â One recipe I stumbled on was her recipe for meatloaf. Â I took that special recipe for my moms meatloaf, tweaked it just slightly and created a delicious turkey meatloaf that is full of flavor.
I love cooking with turkey. Â Comparably lean ground turkey is very similar in calories and fat than lean ground beef such as sirloin, but if you compare ground turkey to a 80/20 ground beef well, ground turkey is definitely a better choice. Â After adding spices and seasonings to ground turkey as you would to ground beef the end results are very similar. Â If you have never cooked with ground turkey before I definitely encourage you to give it a try. Â Cooked the right way can make for a variety of delicious dishes. Â I use ground turkey in everything from turkey burgers to meatballs and even in tacos. Â
I don’t just lean towards cooking with ground turkey because it is lower in fat, even though that is one of the reasons. Â I also prefer the flavor of it. Â Â
Using ground turkey in this recipe makes for a moist and delicious turkey meatloaf that is Mr. Mother Thyme (aka Mr. Meat and Potatoes) approved. Â
Enjoy!
Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Pinch of salt and pepper
For Glaze
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- dash of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (expect glaze ingredients) and gently mix until combined.
- Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place mixture in loaf pan and form to fit pan. (Optional- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Turn loaf pan upside down onto parchment paper to remove loaf. Cook loaf on parchment lined baking sheet).
- Bake for 1-1 hour and 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Glaze
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until blended. Brush on meatloaf about 20-25 minutes after meatloaf has been cooking.
I don’t cook with turkey a lot but I do love turkey meatloaf. This one looks so moist!
I LOVE meatloaf!!! This looks wonderful!! Your pictures are stunning!
I love turkey meatloaf, the dish looks amazing and tasty.
You know I’ve never actually cooked with ground turkey. It’s not something that’s readily available here in Australia but I can imagine it would be delicious.
Isn’t it funny how so many blogger’s other halves are plain eaters! Mine is too although he’s getting a lot more adventurous.
I don’t use ground turkey very often, but it looks like I need to change that and try this!
Love your story…..your photos….and the recipe looks yummy. Will definately be trying! Thanks for sharing 🙂