Over the years, I’ve made what I consider the perfect recipe for turkey meatloaf, and it’s super easy to make!
I’m a huge fan of ground beef and ground pork too, but there’s something about ground turkey that works better in meatballs and meatloaf sometimes.
One general tip is always to use 1 tablespoon of oil per pound of ground turkey when you’re using it in a recipe. It ensures the final product is moist. Because turkey lacks the same fat content as pork or beef, you need to add a little extra to keep it from drying out.
I like to serve this turkey meatloaf dish with rustic smashed red potatoes and oven-roasted vegetables, but it works great as a sandwich (especially cold).
Perfect Easy Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Nothing beats a delicious turkey meatloaf recipe. This recipe is so good, I know you'll love this very yummy and easy dish.
Ingredients
1 ½ pound ground turkey (minced turkey)
1 medium egg
½ tablespoon (affiliate link)ground black pepper- ¼ tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon (affiliate link)garlic powder
1 tablespoon (affiliate link)onion powder
⅛ tablespoon (affiliate link)cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon (affiliate link)paprika
1 tablespoon oregano
¼ tablespoon (affiliate link)red pepper flakes - crushed
⅛ tablespoon (affiliate link)chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
½ tablespoon (affiliate link)Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons (affiliate link)olive oil
½ cup (affiliate link)Panko breadcrumbs
½ cup (affiliate link)ketchup (tomato sauce Australia and UK)
⅛ cup (affiliate link)hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine egg, black pepper, salt, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper powder, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, chilli powder, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, breadcrumbs, and 4 tablespoons of ketchup. Mix well until the breadcrumbs, spices, and wet ingredients are well combined.
- Fold in the ground turkey. Carefully fold together the meat and breadcrumb mixture with your hands. Ensure not to overmix, as this will make the meatloaf dense.
- Form the mixture into a loaf on a greased, aluminium-foil-lined sheet tray.
- Mix together the remaining 4 tablespoons of ketchup with the hot sauce. Spread over the top of the loaf evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove it from the oven, then let rest for 10 to 15 minutes and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 447mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 441IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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