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    Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

    Published: Feb 19, 2020 · Modified: Jan 6, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

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    This easy Turkey Meatloaf recipe is hearty and so delicious. Made with ground turkey and a blend of flavorful spices with a sweet ketchup topping, this meal is both healthy and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week.

    If you love meatloaf as much as we do, sometimes it’s nice to have options. Check out the Best Easy Meatloaf recipe for your red meat option.

    TTurkey Meatloaf topped with ketchup on a wood cutting board

    We all know once turkey is cooked on its own it can be quite bland and dry. For all the health benefits it provides us, juicy and moist are not a part of the package. This is where all of the added ingredients make a difference. The garlic and sautéed onions help make this so incredibly flavorful.

    This turkey meatloaf delivers on all accounts! It has all the things we love in a classic meatloaf recipe with a healthy twist! In an hour you’ll have a low fat, low calorie, comfort food on your table which the whole family will enjoy!

    This is a great make ahead recipe. Make two at a time and freeze one for a later date. Just take it out to thaw the night before or morning of and reheat! It’s perfect for busy families, and super satisfying!

    What to serve with this Meatloaf

    Serve meatloaf with simple Hashbrown Casserole, Roasted Potatoes or Cauliflower Rice and a vegetable, like Balsamic Brussel Sprouts or Roasted Green Beans for the perfect healthy meal with the best sides.

    How to make this Turkey Meatloaf Recipe 

    Preheat the oven.

    Melt coconut oil in a saute pan and cook onion and garlic until soft, stirring occasionally.

    Remove onion and garlic and place in a large bowl to cool.

    After a few minutes of cooling, add turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup and pepper to the onion mixture. Mix and combine all ingredients either with a wooden spoon or by hand.

    Form into a loaf shape and place in a glass baking dish. You can also use a parchment lined baking sheet or a lined (or glass) bread loaf pan.

    Bake in the oven until completely cooked through. The ketchup drizzle over top is an option if you’d like to add a little extra saucy sweetness to your meatloaf.

    Pro Tips: For a gluten free alternative, use gluten free breadcrumbs or old fashioned oats.

    Let it rest before slicing. Otherwise you will lose all the juices and it won’t hold its shape as nicely.

     For little appetites, use a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan for mini loaves!

     Substitute the ketchup topping for BBQ sauce for a smokier flavor. 

    Use a store bought egg replacer instead of eggs. Keep in mind that eggs help with moisture.

    How do I keep turkey meatloaf moist? 

    Don’t overwork the meat! When it comes time to combining the ingredients together, do not over mix. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk ahead of time to help re hydrate the dry crumbs and you can use 93% lean ground turkey rather than 99%.

    How long to bake meatloaf? 

    The ideal temperature for turkey meatloaf is 350 degrees for approximately 50-55 minutes. The internal temperature should read 160-170 degrees.

    Can I freeze it? 

    Yes! Once completely cooled, this meatloaf will keep in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in foil. You can even slice it and freeze it in slices and only take out what you need!

    ENJOY!

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    closeup of turkey meatloaf topped with ketchup and a slice cut off the end.

    Easy Turkey Meatloaf

    This easy Turkey Meatloaf recipe is hearty and so delicious. Made with ground turkey and a blend of flavorful spices with a sweet ketchup topping, this meal is both healthy and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week.
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 215kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 cup onion chopped
    • 20 ounces 99% Fat Free ground turkey eat
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs or 2 pieces of Ezekiel bread toasted and broken into pieces.
    • 1 large egg or ¼ cup liquid egg whites
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
    • Melt coconut oil in a saute pan.
    • Cook onion and garlic in melted oil for about 5-7 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally.
      2 tablespoon coconut oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup onion
    • Place the cooked onion and garlic in a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
    • Mix turkey, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, and pepper with onion mixture.
      20 ounces 99% Fat Free ground turkey eat, ½ cup breadcrumbs or 2 pieces of Ezekiel bread, 1 large egg, ¼ cup ketchup, ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Shape into a “Loaf” and place in a glass baking dish.
    • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until cooked completely through.

    Notes

    Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or ½ cup of dry oats if desired.  
    Top with ketchup, optional
    Nutritional information is with 99% ground turkey, one egg and plain breadcrumbs. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 382mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    Comments

    1. Alex M

      November 26, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is my families favorite meatloaf recipe! They ask me to make it all the time!

      Reply
      • Sherri

        December 01, 2019 at 8:16 am

        I’m so happy to hear this!! Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    2. Tabitha

      June 25, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a decent cook, but nothing to shout about. Been trying to eat clean and be healthy and was looking for something new to try with the ground turkey I got from Costco. Tried this out and my husband, who rarely compliments what I’ve made unless it’s lasagna (lol!) said “two thumbs up!” I will definitely be saving this recipe. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Sherri

        June 26, 2018 at 9:08 am

        I’m SO happy to hear this! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kelly

      May 08, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      Is the serving size per slice?

      Reply
      • Sherri

        May 08, 2018 at 10:09 pm

        Yes. For 6 equal sized slices.( as close as possible) 🙂

        Reply
    4. Mikayla

      April 30, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      Hi there, I was wondering how much is a serving? And how many calories per serving? Hope you can help! Thanks

      Reply
    5. Annette Turrentine

      February 09, 2018 at 11:49 am

      This looks great! I’m going to make it with your recipe first. Then, I will make your recipe using 1 piece toasted bread & 1/4 cup crumbled cornbread, a little poultry seasoning and some sage (I love sage with turkey.), and I’ll throw in some coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries. Maybe I’ll drizzle some turkey gravy over it. Baked potato or baked sweet potato and green beans would be the sides. Of coarse, crustless pumpkin pie in a small mason jar is the perfect ending. How about a little Thanksgiving any time of year! Yea! Thank you.

      Reply
    6. Paula Zugmaier

      July 01, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      My daughter suggested this recipe, knowing I like to use ground turkey AND that her dad loves meatloaf–after the first bite, Dad said, “Make this AGAIN!” And I have, many times!
      The coconut oil gives a subtle sweet flavor to the turkey and it’s so easy to throw together!
      (I started cutting up a whole bag of onions when I buy one and freezing them in baggies–this really saves on time!)
      Five stars!!

      Reply
      • Sherri

        July 02, 2017 at 9:34 am

        I’m SO happy to hear it was such a hit!!

        Reply
    7. Leslie

      April 14, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I made this fo dinnerand it was delish! Because ground tukey can be bland, I did add my own seasonings to the recipe: added poultry spices, thyme, chayenne and sriracha ketchup. Countered the savory spice with a sweet potato and it was a delicious clean meal

      Reply
      • Sherri

        April 15, 2017 at 9:16 am

        I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend 🙂

        Reply
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