Best Turkey Meatloaf

Best Turkey Meatloaf Recipe - Tender and delicious homemade meatloaf recipe made with ground turkey and ritz buttery crackers with a classic ketchup glaze. Serve with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes.

My classic homemade Turkey Meatloaf recipe will serve about 4-6 people depending on everyone's appetite. If you are cooking for a large crowd, simply double the recipe and separate into two bread loaf pans.

We served our meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. I will link a few more of my favorite classic side dishes for you below.

Notes on Ingredients for Turkey Meatloaf:

*Full measurements and instructions are listed below in recipe card.

Ground Turkey - We use 93% lean ground turkey in this recipe. You can also use ground beef or a 50/50 mix of both.

Ritz Crackers - Crushed ritz crackers add a delicious buttery flavor to the meatloaf. You can also use Italian or panko breadcrumbs or rolled oats.

Onions - We use yellow or white onion. You can also use red onion if that's what you have on hand.

Garlic - Fresh garlic is recommended in this recipe but you can use one teaspoon garlic powder.

Brown Sugar - Light or dark brown sugar. Honey will also work great.

Eggs - Eggs act as a binder for the meatloaf.

Milk - We use whole milk but you can use your milk of choice or half and half.

Ketchup - Use ketchup for the meatloaf mixture and topping.

Mustard - Yellow mustard for the meatloaf and glaze topping. You can also use dijon mustard.

Worcestershire Sauce - Use in the meatloaf and for ketchup glaze topping. You can use soy sauce as substitution.

Seasonings - Black Pepper + Salt + Parsley + Paprika + Cumin

How to make The Best Turkey Meatloaf:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients to make Turkey Meatloaf except for the ketchup glaze topping.

Dump meatloaf mixture into a lightly greased or parchment paper lined 9x5 bread loaf pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup glaze topping. Spread evenly on top of the meatloaf.

Place meatloaf in the oven and bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes. When done, internal temperature should be at least 170 degrees(use an instant read thermometer to check).

Allow meatloaf to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

• Bread Loaf Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cutting Board and Chef Knife
• Mixing Spatula

Side dishes to serve with Meatloaf:

Creamy Mashed Potatoes - Easy, creamy, buttery mashed potatoes sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes - Simple and delicious seasoned roasted red potatoes tossed in fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.

Simple Mac and Cheese - Super easy and creamy macaroni and cheese recipe. Making a delicious mac and cheese at home from scratch has never been easier!

Balsamic Glazed Carrots - Quick and easy balsamic glazed baby carrots with a hint of lemon and honey.

More Must Try Ground Turkey Recipes:

Turkey Spaghetti - The most easy and delicious Turkey Spaghetti using simple ingredients you have in your fridge/pantry.

The Best Turkey Chili Recipe - Loaded with ground turkey, beans, veggies and spices cooked low and slow giving it the most amazing flavor-packed end result.

Avocado Turkey Burger - Turkey burger layered with melted pepper jack cheese, lettuce, avocado, red onion, tomato and burger sauce between two toasty buns.

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