Turkey Meatloaf Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"This recipe came from a package of ground turkey. It is by far the best turkey meatloaf I have ever tasted."

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Ready In:
1hr 5mins

Ingredients:
10
Serves:

5

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ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 14 lbs ground turkey
  • 12 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
  • 34 cup catsup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper

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directions

  • Melt butter in a skillet.
  • Cook onion and garlic in melted butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place mixture in a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of the katchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper with onion mixture.
  • Press meatloaf into an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Spread remaining catsup on top.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes.
  • (Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.) Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Questions & Replies

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  1. what substitute can i use for garlic cloves and chopped onion? can i use powder form and would i still have to then use the butter and melt?

    Dorothy R.

  2. What can I substitute the breadcrumb with?

    ddepina86

  3. Anyone try red pepper flakes in this recipe? What do you think?

  4. What temperature do u put a turkey meatloaf on and how long

    andrewmaresh44

  5. What kind of breadcrumbs are called for in the original receipe? Italian style? Thank you!

    cristinam.fabiano

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Reviews

  1. My search for the perfect turkey meatloaf recipe is over (I have seriously tried more than 15 recipes). We loved this. Really Moist, actually bordering on TOO moist. My minor changes due to necessity: 1- used a mixture of white and red onion, because I was using up leftover raw onions from 2 other recipes. 2- used 85% lean turkey since I already had it, but would probably use the leaner variety the next time because this recipe was almost TOO moist. 3- used only 1 pound of turkey instead of 1.25 because that is how it is sold in our store. 4- used Panko breadcrumbs since they were ready and available. 5- I also found my meatloaf needed about 10 more minutes of cooking time to reach desired temperature.

    KitchenAndCraftAdve

  2. This was great. I used whole wheat bread crumbs and used small (8oz) can of tomato sauce instead of all that ketchup which has a lot of sugar. It was fantastic!

    Courtney Sharma

  3. YUM! I buy our ground turkey at Sam's club, which is a 2.5 pound pack. I doubled this recipe, and used a big can of tomato sauce instead of the ketchup. The large can was enough to go inside the meatloaf, and put a nice tomato coating on top of the meatloaf. I also used Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, since that was what I had in the pantry. I free form the loaf on a cookie sheet instead of using a loaf pan so the meatloaf doesn't stew in fat. My husband and I agree this is one of the best turkey meatloaf recipes we have tried to date! This is a definite keeper.

  4. Thank you! I liked this very much. After some experimentation, I discovered substituting cooked whole grain brown rice for the cracker crumbs improved the texture immeasurably and also added more food value. I also added 4 oz. mushrooms (canned, but fresh could also be used) and 1/2 of a green pepper (diced) to the onion mixture. I very much like the Barbeque sauce in lieu of catsup, as well.

    ccollins37

  5. Very good. Most recipes (turkey or beef) call for adding chopped raw onions. It never occured to me how cooking the onions would affect the outcome. Thanks for the posting!

    Jeffsmom

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Tweaks

  1. Sub bread crumbs for a box of stove top stuffing. Thanksgiving in pan.

    tiamaria3739

  2. Hi this is my third time making this delicious turkey loaf. I made the following changes to your recipe. I added green, red, and yellow peppers to the sauteed onions and garlic. I sauteed them in a little olive oil. I also used low sodium teriyaki sauce instead of the worchestershire sauce. I used whole wheat bread instead of bread crumbs. AIong with my secret seasoning. I made it tonight and that is what is left. My 11 year old daughter said "Mommy your turkey loaf is loaded with so much flavor".

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    mrssunshinep

  3. Use 3/4 of breadcrumbs 1/2 not enough. instead of ketchup used sweet and spicy bbq sauce. Added cheddar in between layers and on top. No salt, no pepper instead used garlic and herb breadcrumbs

    Lea M.

  4. This was awesome. I Substituted Olive Oil for butter to make it dairy free, and added a 1/2 cup of shredded carrot cause I only had 1 lb ground turkey. Baked in a cast iron skillet, it came out juicy and tasty!

    Alyssa R.

  5. No egg, panko instead of breadcrumbs and added a little dry onion soup instead of the salt and pepper. Also used minced garlic.

    MikenRobin1

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FAQs

What ingredient keeps meatloaf from falling apart? ›

Next time, try adding in an extra egg and/or some more breadcrumbs. Alternatively, rice, barley, corn flakes, crackers, and dried soup mix can also stand in as binding ingredients as well. Including larger quantities of these items should help solve the problem.

Why does my turkey meatloaf fall apart? ›

Why Does My Turkey Meatloaf Fall Apart? You may find your meatloaf is crumbly or falling apart if you used too many breadcrumbs or not enough eggs.

What not to put in meatloaf? ›

Onions, garlic and celery do pose one problem though: they don't cook down easily. Little bits of crunchy onion or celery or potent, hot garlic will spoil the comforting aspect of eating meatloaf.

Should I cook my meatloaf covered or uncovered? ›

Should I cook my meatloaf covered or uncovered? The meatloaf can be cooked uncovered. However, if you are concerned about it burning, you can cover the meatloaf with foil for the first 45 minutes and uncover it for the final 15 minutes to allow the meatloaf to brown on top.

Can you put too many breadcrumbs in meatloaf? ›

Adding more to your mixture is always easier than taking some out. Another common reason meatloaf is mushy is too much filler, like breadcrumbs, bread, and oatmeal. Too much filler will stop it from baking correctly and becoming a fully formed meatloaf.

Why do you put milk in meatloaf? ›

Milk and other dairy products, like heavy cream and buttermilk, contain both water and fat, adding two types of moisture to our meatloaf. There's a long-held theory that milk can tenderize ground meat, and this is the reason often cited for cooking ground meat in milk to make a Bolognese-style ragù.

What happens if you put too much eggs in meatloaf? ›

Fewer eggs will create a denser and firmer meatloaf that will be more compact and easier to slice, but more eggs can create a more tender and light texture that allows the meatloaf to melt in your mouth.

Why is my turkey meatloaf mushy? ›

The bread is likely to blame in mushy turkey meatloaf

No one wants a mushy meatloaf (yuck). If you notice this happens to your own ground turkey meatloaf, it's likely because you're using fresh bread instead of breadcrumbs, Chowhound chefs say.

How do you know when turkey meatloaf is done? ›

You know it is ready when the internal temperature reaches 170°F. If you do not have an internal thermometer, remove it from the oven when the inside is no longer pink and feels firm. Before serving, let your turkey meatloaf rest for 10 to 15 minutes so the juices redistribute and settle back into the meat.

What does adding an extra egg to meatloaf do? ›

Sure, egg yolks add some rich flavor to a meatloaf, but the real reason we need eggs is for structure—to help bind the meatloaf together. This is especially important since we're making a free-form meatloaf, or one that you shape by hand, versus using a loaf pan.

Is it better to bake meatloaf on a sheet pan or loaf pan? ›

If you want to make the best meatloaf possible, a sheet pan is a much better medium.

What is the basic meatloaf formula? ›

The Basic Meatloaf Formula

All recipes for meatloaf start with the same basic formula: 2 pounds of ground meat and a “panade” made of bread or crackers soaked in milk. Along with a few eggs, this panade helps to hold the ground meat together and adds some essential moisture to the mix.

What to put in meatloaf to keep it from being dry? ›

Use Extra Egg: Eggs act as binders and provide moisture. Add one or two eggs per pound of meat for a moist texture. Make Use of Milk: Soak breadcrumbs in milk before adding them to your mixture. This will keep your meatloaf moist during baking.

How do I cook meatloaf without drying it out? ›

Some recipes have you cook your meatloaf at temperatures as high as 425 F. Noted food authority Alton Brown says that the ideal oven temperature for a moist meatloaf is 325 F. If the oven is too hot it will reduce the cooking time, but it tends to dry out the meat.

Why milk instead of water in meatloaf? ›

The only way to guarantee tender meat is not to overcook it. And that's a simple matter of using a thermometer when you bake the meatloaf. Milk does, on the other hand, add moisture and fat and is worth including for that fact alone.

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