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whole glazed turkey meatloaf on a sheet pan with caramelized crust, overhead shot

Turkey Meatloaf

A moist turkey meatloaf with a sticky, caramelized glaze, built to avoid the dry, crumbly texture turkey meatloaf is known for. Ready in just over an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs ground turkey, 93/7
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 small yellow onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Combine with turkey, grated onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix just until combined.
  2. Shape into a free-form loaf on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  3. Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and smoked paprika for the glaze.
  4. Brush half the glaze over the loaf and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  5. Brush remaining glaze over the top and bake another 15-20 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Storage note: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freezes well for up to 3 months.
Allergen note: Contains dairy, egg, and gluten.
Notes: Don’t overmix the meat mixture; let it rest fully before slicing for clean cuts.