Introduction
Here’s a simple recipe for turkey meatloaf that you can make in just 30 minutes. You’ll need ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion soup mix (or dried minced onion), Worcestershire sauce and eggs. Mix everything together until combined, then shape into a loaf and cook uncovered at 350 degrees F (177 C) for approximately 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 165 degrees F (73 C). Remove from oven, let stand 15 minutes before slicing into 8 servings with each serving being approximately 3 ounces (85 g).
Recipe
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup bread crumbs (or 1 slice of bread, torn into pieces)
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the egg and green onions. Mix well with your hands until combined (or use an electric mixer). Add in one egg and stir until combined; do not over mix at this point or else your meatloaf will be tough! Fold in half of the chopped green onions into mixture until just incorporated. Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray then place meatloaf mixture inside so that it fills up about 3/4ths of pan lengthwise–don’t worry if there’s extra room around edges since this will help keep shape while baking! Bake uncovered for 40 minutes; remove from oven and allow cooling for 5 minutes before slicing into eight slices per loaf if desired (you may have leftovers if using smaller pans!).
What You Need
- Meatloaf Pan
A meatloaf pan is a rectangular baking dish with sides that are at least 2 1/2 inches tall. It’s the perfect size for making a standard-sized meatloaf, which will fit into the 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with about 3/4 inch of room left over on each side. (If your loaf pan is larger than this, you may want to double check before buying!)
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
You’ll need nonstick cooking spray so that when you go to transfer your cooked meatloaf from its baking dish into a serving plate or platter, it comes out easily without sticking or tearing apart! I suggest using an avocado oil spray because it has a high smoke point (400 degrees Fahrenheit) and doesn’t leave behind any greasy residue like buttery sprays do; however, any type will work just fine as long as it doesn’t contain any added ingredients like sugars or preservatives).
Step 1. Prepare turkey. For the recipe, use two cups of ground dark meat turkey and two cups of ground light meat turkey; don’t use all dark or light meat, as it will lead to too much moisture in your meatloaf.
The first step is to prepare the turkey. For this recipe, use two cups of ground dark meat turkey and two cups of ground light meat turkey; don’t use all dark or light meat, as it will lead to too much moisture in your meatloaf. If you have a food processor or stand mixer, mix the meats together until well combined but not over-mixed (i.e., no pink streaks).
Step 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 C) and coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 C) and coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. If you don’t have a loaf pan, use a 9 inch round cake pan instead. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (177 C).
Step 3. In a large bowl mix the turkey with vegetable oil and eggs until well combined. Then add breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce and onion soup mix. Or use a large bowl if using an electric mixer on low speed. Mix until just combined; do not overmix or it will become tough when baked. If you’re mixing by hand, stir until combined but not overmixed as this will make it tough when baked as well!
- In a large bowl mix the turkey with vegetable oil and eggs until well combined. Then add breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce and onion soup mix. Or use a large bowl if using an electric mixer on low speed. Mix until just combined; do not overmix or it will become tough when baked. If you’re mixing by hand, stir until combined but not overmixed as this will make it tough when baked as well!
- Add salt and pepper to taste (1/2 tsp per pound of meatloaf).
How Long to Cook a Turkey Meatloaf?
The turkey meatloaf can be baked uncovered at 350 degrees F (177 C) for approximately 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F (73 C). Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before slicing into 8 servings with each serving being approximately 3 ounces (85 g).
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (177 C) for approximately 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 165 degrees F (73 C). Remove from oven, let stand 15 minutes before slicing into 8 servings with each serving being approximately 3 ounces (85 g).
When it comes to cooking your meatloaf, the time it takes will depend on the size of your meatloaf. The larger and thicker the meatloaf is, the longer it will take to cook through. For example, if you make a large loaf that is about 2 inches thick (5 cm), then it may take up to 1 hour or more in order for all parts of your dish to reach a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F (73 C). On average though, most people prefer their meatloaves at around 1 inch (2 cm) thick which means they should only require around 45 minutes total baking time at 350 degrees F (177 C).
If you’re not sure how long until its done yet but think things might be getting close based on appearance alone: use an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf until clicks through several spots–that way there aren’t any surprises when serving!
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a recipe that will be delicious and easy to make, this is it! This meatloaf is perfect for dinner or even breakfast as well.