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Sliced turkey meatloaf with BBQ sauce on parchment paper with more sauce in background.

Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Contributor: Christine Pittman

No need to worry about dry meatloaf with this turkey meatloaf recipe. This recipe can be doubled and cooked as two loaves with no additional time added.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 lb. ground turkey (93/7)
  • 4 Tbsp. BBQ sauce, divided*

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In large bowl combine egg, Worcestershire, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix well.
  3. Add turkey to bowl and mix just until combined being careful to not over mix.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer turkey mixture to parchment and shape into a 6inch by 3 inch loaf that’s about 1 and ½ inches high. Spread all over the top, sides, and ends with 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with remaining 2 tablespoons of sauce.
  6. Return to oven and increase heat to 450°F. Bake until internal temperature is 160°F, about 8-10 more minutes.
  7. Let rest for at least 10 minutes and until temperature has reached 165°F before slicing and serving.

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Notes

*You can substitute 2 Tbsp. ketchup mixed with 2 Tbsp. mustard, and ½ tsp. smoked paprika if you prefer.