Description
Juicy Turkey Meatloaf is a delightful twist on the classic dish that brings together moist texture, rich flavors, and a sweet glaze, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. This healthier meatloaf uses lean ground turkey and simple ingredients, ensuring you can indulge without guilt. With its versatility, you can serve it as a main course or slice it up for sandwiches. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this comforting favorite is sure to please even the pickiest eaters at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, herbs, salt, pepper, and the cooled onion-garlic mixture.
- Shape into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
- Mix glaze ingredients and spread over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 120g
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg