How to Make Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal to make for dinner, then look no further than this Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf recipe. This meatloaf is packed with flavor and the addition of cheese takes it to a whole new level. It's a great way to switch up the classic meatloaf and gives it a modern twist that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

While traditional meatloaf is often made with ground beef, this recipe uses lean ground turkey as the base. This not only makes the...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 pound processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • ½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • aluminum foil
  • ¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 meatloaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix ground turkey, cheese cubes, crushed crackers, 1/3 cup ketchup, egg, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooled onion and garlic mixture and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan. Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and drain any excess juices from the loaf pan. Top meatloaf with ketchup and cook, uncovered, until no longer pink in the center, about 30 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 1093mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 356mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 479mg