Just Like Thanksgiving Turkey Meat Loaf Recipes

JUST-LIKE-THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes and milk. Let stand 10 minutes; break up stuffing cubes with a fork. Stir in egg, celery, onion, carrot, cranberries, salt and pepper. Combine sage and rosemary; add half to the mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes; drain if necessary. Combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, pepper sauce and remaining herbs; spread over meat loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. , Freeze option: Shape meat loaf in plastic wrap-lined loaf pan; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and wrap securely in foil; return to freezer. To use, unwrap meat loaf and bake in pan as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

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).

THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• to make the meatloaf:.
• In a bowl, combine seasoned stuffing, milk, eggs; stir then add diced onions, diced celery, shredded carrots, chopped sage, rosemary, salt, and black pepper; then add ground turkey and mix.
• Form the shape of a turkey (its body, wings, legs) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• to make the sauce:.
• In a small bowl, combine the canned cranberries, ketchup, hot sauce, chopped rosemary and sage.
• Apply a thick coating of the sauce over the turkey-shaped meatloaf.
• Bake 375°F for 50 minutes.
• Garnish/decorate with anything Thanksgiving-like such as lemons, sage leaves, whole rosemary, fresh or frozen cranberries.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes and milk. Let stand for 10 minutes; break up stuffing cubes with a fork. Stir in the egg, celery, onion, carrot, cranberries, salt and pepper. Combine sage and rosemary; add half to the mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes; drain if necessary. Combine the cranberry sauce, ketchup, pepper sauce and remaining herbs; spread over meat loaf. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 165°.

ALLIE'S BIL'S THANKSGIVING OR CELEBRATION GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix ground turkey, 2/3 of the cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, and eggs together in a bowl until well-combined. Press turkey mixture into a loaf pan. Spoon remaining cranberry sauce over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 170 degrees F (75 degrees C).

OLD-FASHIONED MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• 2. To make the meat loaf: In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, onions, carrot, milk, tomato sauce, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly. Mound the meat loaf mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, patting it into a loaf shape with your hands.
• 3. To make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spoon the topping over the meat loaf, using the back of the spoon to spread it evenly.
• 4. Bake the meat loaf for about 45 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink on the inside and is cooked through (165°F on an instant-read thermometer). Let it sit for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

GLAZED GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, carrots, spinach, Mozzarella cheese, ketchup, parsley, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into a large bowl.
• Mix until everything is fully incorporated. (Sometimes clean hands work best for this step.)
• Place in a loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, or line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and pour meat on the prepared pan then use your hands to form into a loaf shape, trying to keep it level so it cooks evenly.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• While baking, mix glaze ingredients together. Remove meatloaf from oven and brush glaze over top.
• Place back in the oven for another 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
• Remove and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to garnish if desired.