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cheesy turkey meatloaf balls
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Mini Turkey Meatloaves Recipe

Mini Turkey Meatloaves are flavor-packed little entrees, filled with gooey cheese and topped with a tangy ketchup mixture. It's a quick and easy kid-friendly dinner that always hits the spot and can be served with any of your favorite side dishes. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb. ground turkey beef or chicken also work
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning store-bought, homemade, or try Creole or chili seasoning
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ cup finely crushed cheese crackers such as Cheez-It
  • 4 oz. shredded or cubed cheese divided, pepper Jack, cheddar, or mozzarella also work
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard Dijon also works

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until onions soften. Cool slightly.
    1 tbsp unsalted butter, ½ cup diced onion, 3 cloves garlic
  • In a large bowl, combine onion mixture with ground turkey and next 6 ingredients (through cheese crackers) Use your hands to mix thoroughly, but be careful not to overmix.
    1 lb. ground turkey, 1 large egg, ¼ cup milk, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¾ cup finely crushed cheese crackers
  • Form mixture into 4 equal balls. Flatten each ball and place 1 ounce of cheese in the center. Pinch the edges to fully surround the cheese with the turkey mixture. Place loaves on the prepared baking sheet.
    4 oz. shredded or cubed cheese
  • In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together.
    ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • Brush the top of each “loaf” with ketchup mixture.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1loaf | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 2mg