How to Make Kid-Friendly Italian Turkey Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and nutritious recipe that your whole family will love? Look no further than this Kid-Friendly Italian Turkey Meatloaf! Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, this meatloaf is a hit with both kids and adults. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your children's diet without them even realizing it.

This Italian turkey meatloaf is a healthier twist on the traditional beef meatloaf, making it a perfect option for those looking to cut...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 28 ounces 93% lean ground turkey
  • 20 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 1 ½ cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated Italian cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 meatloaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, being careful to avoid burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Whisk basil, eggs, and parsley together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper.
  • Combine ground turkey, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian cheese blend, 2 tablespoons oil, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Add cooked onion mixture and egg mixture and mix using your hands until completely mixed together.
  • Shape meat mixture into a large loaf in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour marinara sauce on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    493 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 155mg
    • Sodium: 1304mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 257mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 591mg