Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf

from iheartnaptime.net
Main Dish
55 min
244 kcal / serving

This ground turkey meatloaf is a lighter spin on a classic comfort food. It's packed with lean protein and tastes moist, tender and super flavorful. 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds90% lean ground turkey (, or 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound ground turkey)
  • ½ cuppanko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cupwhole milk (, or beef broth, plus more as needed)
  • 2 largeeggs (, whisked)
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley (, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
  • 2 tablespoonsworcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsketchup
  • 1 ¼ teaspoonskosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • ½ cupketchup or bbq sauce (, i like to mix half and half)
  • 2 tablespoonslight brown sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet or 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil. Lightly spray with nonstick spray and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined. Don't overmix or the meat won't be as tender.

  3. 3

    Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and/or BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the top of the meatloaf. Add pepper on top, if desired.

  4. 4

    Bake meatloaf 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center reaches 160°F. Allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 8 to 10 slices.