Made this today for dinner for me and my husband. just wondering if there's any other difference i'm missing – thanks! I used oats instead of breadcrumbs and baked it in a muffin tin. Your email address will not be published. My only question is, how much salt? Both my husband and I enjoyed this, the servings were large, almost too big, and we have 2 servings leftover. Did you make this recipe? Just made this today during my baby's naptime. I spooned the sauce on top and cooked it for 4 minutes more on 400 degrees. Follow Us. I also add oats in addition to breadcrumbs because it helps it bind together better. Thank you! We couldn't even tell it was turkey. I made this tonight & it was delish!!!! It looks delicious. Wonderful recipe! Thanks Gina! I was impressed by how well it held together (I think using the food processor to mince the onions helped) and the nutrition facts. Dice the onion and bell pepper. Never thought of it for meatloaf. of lean ground turkey, uncooked 1/2 green pepper, diced 1/2 red pepper, diced 1 egg 1/2 cup of plain breadcrumbs. What exactly do you mean? And 2 out of 3 of our kids ate it up too, so it is definitely being added to the rotation. Made this last night and it was amazing! The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”) which does not count fruits and vegetables in recipes in the calculations as they are now 0 points. thanks. I don’t normally leave reviews but I was so pleased at how this turned out. Be sure to get a lean package though. Omg I wish I saw this earlier!! Tips, Tricks, & Equipment . Sooo sooo good! I've been using Paual Deen's meatloaf recipe which calls for them. A huge part of that is due to your easy site, great nutritional info, and amazing recipes. I use a combo of 99% and 93% and that helps considerably, but could still use a little more moisture. My family loved it, and it was so easy to make. The end of direction #5- Place mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf and place on a baking pan. But once I tried it with turkey, I never looked back. Used Panko breadcrumbs and some extra herbs/spices to make up for the seasoned italian breadcrumbs. I did add a couple cloves of minced garlic. (It’s just in the sauce on top.). We used panko crumbs but you can use whole wheat breadcrumbs, too. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a loaf pan. What can I use as a substitute for the bread crumbs? This turkey meatloaf is great for when you’re looking to add more protein and less fat into your diet. While the meatloaf loaf bakes, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, ketchup, and mustard. Thank you so much for all of the great recipes. It didn’t fill my loaf pan (have a 9×5) so I just formed a smaller loaf inside. Or replace it instead? Not only is this an excellent meatloaf recipe, but you've just saved me some serious money no longer having to buy imported brown sauce at the grocery store – now I can make it myself! You can even grate the veggies and they’ll practically disappear.If you want them to stand out more, chop them more coarsely, but no bigger than a penny. I used the BBQ sauce instead of ketchup and it was nice and smoky. Today we’ve updated the traditional meatloaf using turkey and adding in some fresh veggies! Only thing I changed on the recipe is I added mushrooms in with the peppers and onions. Served it with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus….delicious! My family and I couldn't get enough - it turned out so yummy. Love this site! The first is to chop up the veggies small enough. Made this and will be my go to meatloaf recipe from now on. Thank you for such a fun and delicious turkey meatloaf recipe. A childhood classic just got healthier! It is very good! How are you planning to cook them?? I’m glad you enjoyed it! The sandwich is worth making that meatloaf every week! He said that his mother's meatloaf always came out dry and it needed ketchup for moistening. This was delicious. Instead of Swiss cheese I added a real creamy hot cheese called Willams. Made this for lunch today – and even my kiddo ate it. My husband even liked it! Very tasty! My anti turkey husband even ate it! My husband loved it! I have some ground sirloin (1 pt per oz) that I wanted to make some mini meatloaves out of! I add a bit of Penzey Bavarian dried herbs to this as well. Amazing. Can you substitute ground beef for the turkey? Delicious! I would really appreciate an answer Thanks! So good! This is a go-to recipe for me, I’ve already made it about a dozen times. Same thing with garlic cloves too! Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. This is my first time leaving a comment, but I’ve been making your recipes for the past 6 months or so. So, how did you get it to Brown up nicely? I like it sweeter so I usually add more ketchup. Yes! Thanks. My family loves this meatloaf. Does anyone know why the meat is 1.3 pounds and not just 2 or 1.5 pounds…. I make this recipe often. I always make it gluten free as we have gluten allergies in our family. Hi Gina! I doubled the recipe and added minced garlic to the onions when I sauteed them. Another trick is a diced up Mcintosh apple for a bit MORE moistness without the calories. I saw this on the recipe I made this week, the chicken parm, I dont have wheat crumbs to I used the 1/4c of reg, but Im curious what 4c is, I cant imagine that its 4 cups. It helps keep it nice and moist and flavorful. Middle? The first time we made it, we also added: (1) Tbsp of minced garlic to the onion saute (1/4) cup each of green and red pepper to the turkey mixture (1/4) cup of diced carrots (I forgot them in today’s batch but, aside from some color that the red pepper already provides – along with the taste – I doubt the carrots bring much to the recipe. I added one box of mushrooms, chopped in the food processor and sautéed with the onions. Wow this was good! I still remember my mother making meatloaf when I was a kid. It’s perfect for when you need to set it and forget it… then come home to a delicious dinner! This was delish! I used oats in place of breadcrumbs because of gluten issues. I would freeze this cooked and sliced, then it’s quicker to reheat in the microwave or oven 350F. I added some chopped mushrooms I wanted to use up, so that probably added moisture as well. They all ate it and LOVED it! My kids tore it up!! I never understood why recipes were like this. Will definitely make again. Add the olive oil to a medium skillet. I actually had marjoram!!! It's meatloaf. I made this Turkey Meatloaf tonight for dinner and loved it. I also use lean instead of extra lean, because I'm feeding three boys. Anyway I have 85% ground turkey. Officially part of our regular rotation. Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! Hoping to make this tonight but don’t have marjoram. You will never miss the beef! I'm new to weight watchers and kinda lost on what I can eat…! How long would it take to cook in a 6 cup bundt pan in the Instant Pot? Everyone who’s eaten it has asked for the recipe. This was by far the best meatloaf I've made, but I subbed a cup of fresh breadcrumbs I keep in the freezer and added a little milk. Should the meatloaf just cook for half the time at 450 or should I leave it at 350 and cook the cauliflower longer? In fact 99% of the meals Ive been cooking for the last 3 years maybe longer have been from Skinnytaste so thank you Gina! Even my husband liked it. This Turkey Meatloaf recipe is made with ground turkey, plenty of veggies, and a delicious tangy glaze. On the WW app it says 3 freestyle points with the recipe builder…..smells heavenly! I did add some porcini mushrooms to the saute and used thyme instead of marjorum. I also suggested that we put in red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick. TIP: Use your hands to mix and incorporate all of the ingredients together. Looking forward to trying more recipes. This is the only one I am going to make from now on. Turned out very moist. This is the BEST! Use Lean Meat. I had to remove the onions and ketchup due to Reflux but it didn’t change the taste, as I substituted 2 teaspoons of whatever I had on hand: Soy Vey Orange sauce, and Sky Valley General Tso sauce…..both with low points. Gina, I make one of your recipes almost nightly. Okay, the night I made this I really did not like it. Gina, those slices are perfect and despite this being ground turkey…looks really moist. Great recipe!. FYI everyone, I was able to get this down to 2 SP per serving (per the WW recipe builder) by using Heinz No Sugar Added ketchup. Thank you. Everything else is exactly the same. Another winner! Win, win. I have made it many times and it comes out perfect every time. So easy and healthy. How many freestyle points is this if we use 93%/7% turkey? Enjoy! Last time we put ketchup on top but this time I might put some bbq sauce or hot sauce on top. Easy, tasty and healthy. It was easy to prep and I already had all of the ingredients at home. This healthy turkey meatloaf recipe is packed with cranberries, sage and celery--all the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner wrapped up into one delicious turkey meatloaf. You can keep the salad, just give me the meat. Is there a substitute I could use for the egg? Stir in the tomato paste. Does anyone know where to find 99% fat free ground turkey in Canada? This meatloaf recipe is a healthy alternative for those who want to use ground turkey over red meat. No marjorum or worcestershire, but I did add a bit of soy sauce, a tiny bit of mustard and basil. The best meatloaf I’ve ever had. I used Italian Seasoning (didn’t have marjoram) which has marjoram in it. Thank you for another healthy and tasty recipe. thank u so much for awesome recipes u make dieting much easier! The lowest extra lean grind I can find out of the 3 brands I’ve seen are 93% which adds 14 total points to this recipe. My 9 month old loved it. Thank you. This will go on our regular rotation. Also, would this change baking time? I hope dinner turned out alright for you. Using marjoram was a good choice. This slow cooker meatloaf is lower in fat and cholesterol because you use 1/2 ground round and 1/2 ground turkey breast. do you think i could safely eliminate the bread crumbs? Really adds to the flavor and keeps it from being too dry! I’ve never eaten turkey loaf before and was pleasantly surprised. This recipe was so good! Not 4 cups. Not only was it delicious it was super easy to make and the cook time was perfect. This meatloaf is made healthy with ground turkey, oats, sugar-free ketchup, onions, parsley and extra virgin olive oil. Also added a splash of unsweetened almond milk . Not sure about tomato paste, tomato sauce maybe? Just FYI! I never would have found it if I was not on WW. It took like 5 min to throw together and it’s delicious. So good! Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! Make this once a week and everyone loves it including the kids. It was wonderful! So good!! I’ve never made meatloaf before, I’ve had it but never made it. Great job and thank you that means so much to me to hear! I’ve frozen it unbaked w/o the sauce on top. It was moist and flavorful. I added it with cauliflower rice for 3 meals. My husband loves it and is happy to have this as a substitute. I have always thought it enhances ‘meatiness’ and so I like to use it for meatballs. It’s moist, packed with flavor, and lighter than traditional meatloaf! Have you ever tried this with ground chicken? OUTSTANDING, a must try! My GF had my family over and made this. Fantastic recipe! This will be going in my rotation! Thanks. Turns out delicious! I think I might just cube up a couple of slices of bread and try that. I love this recipe! So treat it like you would muffin batter: just mix it until everything is just incorporated, then put it in your loaf pan. Would definitely make it again and again! I suppose it’s probably good in a soup or maybe a stew but in meatloaf… yuck! So, if you don’t like it, let it chill in the fridge a night and try it again. So i have not switched to the Freestyle yet and wanted to see if the SP points were still accurate for the older Smart Points program. It was super moist! Yum yum! Will it work for this recipe? Delicious! *. Such a great recipe! And it makes a terrific sandwich when sliced cold. Also needed some more seasoning. It was moist, delicious and filling. I cannot eat tomatoes in any form but I know that this is an important element for binding. I was planning on just using ketchup or bbq sauce but I’ll try that way. In a medium bowl combine the turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt and marjoram. I have made this 6 times already. Do you have a recipe for a bison meatloaf with whole grain mustard. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. What about adding veggies to the mixture? My husband and I are always looking for new WW recipes and this is one of the best that we have found! Its one of my favorites! Used the 4C gluten free breadcrumbs. how many calories do you think this is? Gina! I love this meatloaf! I never thought of putting it in a loaf pan, though – great idea!! It made about 5 days worth of work lunch meal prep! Saute in a pan over medium heat until soft; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. But I add carrots to the onions and add some fresh spinach. My husband even liked it. I made this turkey meatloaf last night and it was wonderful! Serving size says 1/4 – do you have an ounce or gram equivalent instead as this is easier to actually measure? Great recipe! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thanks for the ideas in your recipes:). Seasonings are great. It was really moist & delicious. Made this last night and it's delicious!! Just made this for dinner and had to come back here and comment how delicious this meatloaf really was!!! This will definitely be in my rotation for this winter. Every recipe of yours we have tried has been perfectly delicious! I am allergic to Worcestershire sauce. Yes, meatloaf is great for freezing. I cooked my meatloaf on the middle rack and it came out perfect. (I left my veggies on the bigger side so you could spot them in the photos!). Growing up in the midwest, meatloaf was a staple, love this spin on it . I do this with my turkey burgers and some meatballs. I don’t have a loaf pan. Was very good! Loved it! However, we modified it slightly. Hope they will love it too. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes! Would it be OK to use them in this recipe also? I added in spinach and mushrooms as well. I would not go lower than that. I’m not a fan of ground meats but incorporate it because we’re TRYING to eat healthier (dieting) and one can only eat chicken breast for so many days in a row, haha. It states on the bottle of McCormick’s Marjoram that it is a milder member of the oregano family. Janis. Amazing flavors! Its so easy and tasty <3. I've already had three friends ask for this recipe as well. This recipe was flavorful and moist. Can't even tell its a healthy dish because there is so much flavor to it! Such a great healthy meal to make on a work night! Mmmm! last time I made turkey meatloaf it was very dry but this was nice and moist. Any ideas on baking times if made in muffin tins (for single serviings)? Form the turkey … Hate to believe you get such big portions. I don't think the photo does it justice! I used 93% lean ground turkey (1 pound), Trader Joe’s panko, and added some sautéed mushrooms and garlic to the onions. You can lighten it up even more by using half the amount of the sauce, however I recommend using the full amount to cover the loaf … Someone in my family has an egg allergy. I also used minced 1/4 tsp minced garlic instead of onion (still prepared in skillet as recommended with oil). I would definitely make this recipe again. Let it sit for five minutes then add it into your recipe. It is SO easy and I frequently have all ingredients on hand all the time. I made this last night with a few modifications (doubled the amount of onions, threw in some extra spices – red pepper flakes, thyme, garlic salt, and brushed the top with a mix of bbq sauce and ketchup instead of worcestershire sauce). Shape turkey meatloaf. I followed the recipe as is, I didn’t have any marjoram so that was omitted, but so yummy! I replaced the bread crumbs with crushed pork rinds, and added an extra egg because the turkey was very lean. I also added about half cup finely diced celery. I made this with my 10 year old son. I also added pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the meat. Oh man does this sound good! Pingback: Weekly meals Nov. 6 – Nov. 10 – Three Plates Full. I hope you give this Healthy Turkey Meatloaf a shot. Rolled oats: I recommend using old fashioned rolled oats (the ones that take 5 minutes, not 1, to cook). Thanks for the great recipes!!! And my English, meatloaf hating, leftover snob husband asked me if there was enough left for him to have it for dinner tonight! ), This meatloaf was so tender and delicious! Onion powder so you get some of the onion flavor. A simple way to make healthier meatloaf is to use lean meat, whether it’s ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork. Thank you for sharing and 100 percent recommend !!! If I made 8 slices would the serving size be 2 slices? I bake at 375 degrees for 10 min, flip them and spoon the sauce on top, then bake for another 5 to 10 min. I made this 3 times already and everybody loves it!! I made it in my air fryer (375 for about 20 mins) and it came out amazing. Just want to make sure i am calculating everything correctly!! The meatloaf was moist, full of flavor (I added a bit of Italian seasoning since my breadcrumbs were plain) and super easy to make. Makes: 5 ... To leave a recipe rating, please use the star rankings at the top of the page. I wonder if this would be good if you substituted the bread crumbs for ground up Fiber One Cereal? (And pregnant me). Thank you. Thanks for another terrific recipe! I'm sure you can shred carrots or any veggies and have the same results. In this video recipe I show you how to make my homemade turkey meatloaf. Fantastic flavor & husband approved. I often freeze this, cooked, in portion sizes. Thank you so much for posting this wonderful recipe! My husband hates ground turkey, but he even liked it. Will definitely make again. 1/4 of the entire meatloaf is a serving . I doubled the recipe and am so glad I have enough for dinner tomorrow night. I used white ground turkey meat, did add some red pepper and carrots and my husband and I loved it. The only change I made was sub oregano for marjoram because I didn’t have marjoram. I didn’t’t have any ketchup so I used Heinz chili sauce instead. Easy and tasty. I used 93% lean turkey and I assembled the ingredients the night before (I didn’t precook it), which I think added alot to the flavor. This is so good. I even made it into meatballs for a holiday appetizer and everyone loved them. If so,How much time? Healthy Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. Made this for dinner 3 days ago. Use your hands to combine the ingredients together. Dice the onion and bell pepper. I will try it this week! Sorry I had to ‘rearrange.’ but trying to stay healthy and alive while living with Barretts. My WW meatloaf has steak sauce in it so I’d say it’s worth a shot! Awesome recipe, my husband said it was one of the best meatloafs he has ever had. Can you clarify? I thought for sure I’d find one here! I put this in the recipe builder and changed the turkey to 99% fat free and got it down to 6 SP… maybe that’s where the discrepancy is? I got 8 pts with 93% lean fround turkey. Gina – On Weight Watchers and each day I make one of your amazing recipes. Very tasty and easy to make. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper and onion in the hot oil … can this be made with out marjoram? Get new free recipes and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox: Your email address will not be published. I LOVE how this turned out. Made this for a quick dinner last night. 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