Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Turkey Meatloaf smothered with a savory glaze is a great family weeknight dinner! It's filling, protein packed, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Serve it alongside just about any side dish you want to make the whole family happy! Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 8 slices
Equipment
- Baking Sheet OR
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce sub soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, or BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 lbs 90-93% lean ground turkey
For the Glaze
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Once warm, add in the onion and cook until it's translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
- In a large bowl, whisk the Panko, milk, eggs, thyme, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together.½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder
- Add in the onion mixture and turkey. Use your hands to mix until just combined.2 lbs 90-93% lean ground turkey
- Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and pat it into a 9x5-inch loaf.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the ketchup and barbecue sauce together. Spoon half of the glaze over the meatloaf, spreading it out into an even layer.¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
- Spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
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Notes
- Oil swaps: Any neutral oil works: canola, avocado, or even coconut oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg