Cajun Lowfat Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

CAJUN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375
• Heat 2T butter in a pan over medium heat
• Add carrots, onion, green pepper, and celery and saute till soft, about 10-15 minutes (salt & pepper to taste)
• Add in garlic and cook for 1 more minute
• Remove from heat and let cool
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, Worcestershire, milk, ketchup, eggs, spices, bread crumbs, and veggie mixture
• Combine till incorporated but not over-mixed.
• Transfer mixture to a bread loaf pan, brush remaining ketchup on top and bake for 1hr and 10 minutes
• Let stand for 10-15 minutes to cool and distribute juices, serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days!

CAJUN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• If you don't have a pre-made Cajun spice blend, there are several good ones on this site. Try Cajun Seasoning Mix #14190 or Cajun Seasoning #33092. Look for one that has no added salt.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Optional Step: You can ground the oatmeal in the food processor one or two pulses. You are not looking for flour, just bits of oatmeal somewhat smaller than the whole grain.
• Combine all ingredients except mustard in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place meat mixture in a nonstick loaf pan.
• Cover and bake 20 minutes. Scrape off any crud that may appear on the surface. Spread top with mustard.
• Bake uncovered another 35 minutes.
• Remove from pan and cut into slices.

MOM'S TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, stir together the oats and milk. Thinly slice 1/4 of the onion and set aside. Finely chop the remaining onion. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, oat mixture, chopped onion, bell pepper, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix just until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf and sprinkle with the sliced onions. Bake for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees.F.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

CAJUN LOWFAT TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place turkey mixture in 9x5-inch nonstick loaf pan. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Spread top with mustard. Bake uncovered another 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into slices.

CAJUN TURKEY MEATLOAF (LOW FAT) HUBBIE'S FAVORITE

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
• Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt (remember that the creole or cajun seasoning can be salty) and pepper. Place turkey mixture in 9x5-inch nonstick loaf pan. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and spread top with mustard. Bank uncovered another 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into slices.

LOW-FAT TURKEY-IN-THE-GARDEN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine in a large mixing bowl the turkey or beef, the spinach, which has been squeezed to drain, the oats, onion, carrots, egg, milk, herbs (mixture of oregano, basil and thyme), salt and pepper.
• Use a three-tined kitchen granny fork or wooden mixing fork to blend the meat ingredients.
• Pat into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with a no-stick oil product, or shape into a loaf and place in the middle of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Bake 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 170 degrees and the center is no longer pink.
• If substituting beef for turkey, bake 50 to 55 minutes and thermometer should register 160 degrees internal temperature (tip not touching baking dish).
• Let loaf stand out of the oven for 5 minutes before slicing.

HEALTHY TURKEY LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl combine the turkey, egg, salsa, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, bread crumbs and lemon pepper. Mix well with hands until blended. Roll into a small loaf and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

TURKEY MEAT LOAF: ALMOST AS GOOD AS MOM'S USED TO BE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
• Place stewed tomatoes in a large bowl; crush tomatoes using a fork. Add turkey, crushed crackers, onion, green bell pepper, eggs, 1 tablespoon oregano, thyme, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and 2 teaspoons black pepper; mix until evenly combined. Spoon meatloaf mixture into the prepared baking dish. Form into a loaf, leaving about 1/2 inch between loaf and sides of dish.
• Spoon half the tomato topping over the loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Spoon the remaining tomato topping over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

CHEESY CAJUN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook 5 to 6 min. or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Mix turkey and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add onion mixture; mix lightly. Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake 45 to 50 min. or until done (160ºF). Let stand 5 min.

CAJUN STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the bay leaves, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, cumin, and nutmeg; set aside.
• Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved seasoning mix. Saute until mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, about 6 minutes. Stir in the milk and ketchup; continue cooking for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove vegetable mixture from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature. Place the beef and sausage in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the eggs, the vegetable mixture, and the bread crumbs. Remove the bay leaves. Mix well by hand, and form into a loaf about 1 1/2 inches high.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Then raise heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for another 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S CAJUN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix.
• Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively; about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well.
• Stir in the milk and catsup.
• Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. REMOVE BAY LEAVES.
• Place ground beef and pork in an ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• Add the eggs, cooked vegetable mixture (cooled) and the bread crumbs. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
• In the center of the pan, shape the mixture into a loaf that is about 1 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide and 12 inches long.
• Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400° and continue to cook until done, about 35 minutes longer.
• Serve Immediately as is or with "Very Hot Cajun Sauce for Beef".

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
• Mix ground turkey, buttery round cracker crumbs, milk, onion, egg, salt, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; shape into a loaf and place on the prepared jelly roll pan.
• Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; set aside.
• Bake meatloaf in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven and drain liquids. Top meatloaf with ketchup topping. Return loaf to oven and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

CAJUN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Combine the seasonings; set aside. In Dutch ovens, saute onions, green peppers and garlic in butter until tender. Add Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and reserved seasonings. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Remove from the heat; stir in milk and ketchup. Cool. , Add bread crumbs and eggs; mix well. In several large bowls, combine beef, pork and vegetable mixture; mix well. Pat into 11 greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

LOW-FAT TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• mix all ingredients well in large bowl.
• Pat into bread loaf pan.
• Top with drizzle of catsup.
• Bake at 350º for 45-60 minutes.
• lean bulk pork sausage can be substituted, but it should be very lean.

LOW-SODIUM GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place turkey, onion, carrots, bell pepper, crackers, egg, milk, seasoning blend, and pepper into a mixing bowl. Blend gently using your hands until combined. Mold into a loaf shape and place onto the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 40 to 45 minutes.