Family Favorite Turkey Meatloaf

Growing up I never was much of a fan of meatloaf; I'm not sure why but it just was not my favorite meal.  A few years ago I was working on eating healthier and looking for some new recipes that were not only healthy, but also something that would taste good and my husband would like as well.  I came across a recipe for turkey meatloaf, and decided to give it a try.  It was so good, and we both loved eating it for dinner.  Over time I have made a few changes to the recipe to make it more to our taste.

Anymore I probably make turkey meatloaf every couple of weeks over the fall and winter months.  We all enjoy eating it, even my 4 year old!  (It is actually so easy that he loves to help me make it as well!)  It comes out moist every time and has such a great flavor, plus my favorite part is it is pretty guilt free.  I typically serve it with mashed potatoes and a vegetable.

Below are my step by step directions with pictures.  Scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe.  Enjoy!

Making Turkey Meatloaf:

Saute olive oil, onion and garlic, cool...

Combine cheese and next six ingredients in a bowl...

Add onions and garlic to cheese mixture...

Thoroughly blend in ground turkey and pack into 8x4 pan...

Bake 35 minutes...

Combine 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for sauce...

Pour sauce over cooked meatloaf and bake 5 more minutes...

Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving...

Enjoy!

For more delicious dinners check out some of my other recipes:

• Chicken Taco Bowls
• Chicken Divan
• Easy Chicken Pot Pie
• Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Family Favorite Turkey Meatloaf

A delicious and healthy recipe for a turkey meatloaf that will be a family favorite.

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp ketchup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 1/4 lb ground turkey

Sauce

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp mustard

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Saute onion, garlic and olive oil for about 3 minutes, cool.
3. Combine cheese, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, ketchup, salt, pepper, and egg.
4. Stir in onion mixture.
5. Add ground turkey and stir until well blended.
6. Pack meat mixture into 8x4 pan coated with cooking spray.
7. Bake 35 minutes.
8. To make the sauce: combine 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar and mustard.
9. Pour sauce over cooked meatloaf and bake 5 more minutes.
10. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.