Description
A comforting and savory ground turkey meatloaf baked with stuffing, offering a healthier twist on a classic dish. Perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground Turkey
- 1 box Stuffing Mix
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped and sautéed
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced and sautéed
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare loaf pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Sauté onions in olive oil or butter for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, stuffing mix, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and the cooled onion-garlic mixture. This is your ground turkey meatloaf stuffing blend.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing gently to form an even shape.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- While the meatloaf bakes, whisk together the glaze ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and paprika until smooth.
- After 45 minutes, glaze the meatloaf with the mixture.
- Return the loaf to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the ground turkey meatloaf with stuffing rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Consider using gluten-free stuffing and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- For a spicier variation, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the meat mixture.
- This recipe is versatile and can be customized with various add-ins like sautéed mushrooms or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg