Description
A juicy and savory turkey meatloaf perfect for busy weeknights, topped with a sticky glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (plus more for glazing)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (for glazing)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until soft and sweet. Let it cool.
- In a bowl, combine the egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs and cooled onions.
- Add the ground turkey and gently mix with a fork or your hands. Avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
- Mix ketchup and brown sugar and brush the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the center reaches 165°F. Use a probe thermometer if available.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to seal in moisture.
Notes
For extra moisture, consider adding finely chopped vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini. The glaze can be substituted with barbecue sauce for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg