Mediterranean Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH FETA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, if using, eggs, milk, feta, salt, and pepper. Add the turkey and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
• Carefully pack the meat mixture into the prepared pan and bake until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Put on a serving platter and serve.

ITALIAN STYLE TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix turkey, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Spoon about half the tomato sauce over the loaf and continue baking until the meatloaf is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Rest meatloaf 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
• While the meatloaf rests, warm remaining tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; serve with the sliced meatloaf.

GREEK-INSPIRED TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix turkey, feta cheese, eggs, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Transfer to the loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour 15 minutes. Pour off juices and allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before slicing.

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).

MEDITERRANEAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Soften tomatoes according to package directions; coarsely chop and set aside.
• In small skillet, cook spinach and onion over low heat 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• Stir in cheese; set aside.
• In large bowl, combine turkey, oats, garlic powder, oregano, salt, if desired, pepper, milk and sun-dried tomatoes; mix lightly but thoroughly.
• Shape 2/3 of turkey mixture into 9-by-6-inch loaf in 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
• Make a deep indentation down center of turkey mixture, leaving about 1 1/2 inches around edges of loaf; fill with spinach mixture.
• Top with remaining turkey mixture to completely cover spinach filling; pinch edges to seal.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with fork.
• Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients.
• Shape mixture into a loaf pan.
• Bake 45-55 minutes (until 170 degrees internally).
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

ITALIAN-FLAVORED TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix together turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Form mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 5 more minutes.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top and bake until cheese is melted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 5 more minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey, zucchini, onion, peppers, garlic and oregano; cook 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally.

GREEK-STYLE TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine vegetables, turkey, egg, bread, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using your hands, mix until combined. Mix in feta and dill. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and form into a 4-by-10-inch loaf. Bake until cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

MEDITERRANEAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Microwave the carrots and onion on high for 3 minutes (they should be slightly shriveled).
• Mix the microwaved vegetables with the bread crumbs, ground turkey, and egg white. Add salt if using and pepper.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, shape the turkey mixture into 2 6x3-inch loaves and place on the foil, bake uncovered, for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
• Meanwhile, prepare the tomato sauce by mixing the olives, pepper flakes and crushed tomatoes with their liquid together; microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Remove the meat loaves from the oven; divide the tomato mixture into two equal servings, pour the tomato mixture in equal amounts over the meat loaves.

MEDITERRANEAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine all of the above ingredients.
• Knead ingredients together until thoroughly blended.
• Place the meat mixture in a non stick roasting pan and pat to form into a loaf shape.
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 45 minutes.