How to Make Spinach-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthy and delicious twist on traditional meatloaf, look no further than this spinach-stuffed turkey meatloaf recipe. Packed with lean protein and nutritious spinach, this dish is a great option for a hearty and satisfying meal that won't leave you feeling weighed down. Plus, the addition of spinach adds a tasty pop of green color and a boost of vitamins and minerals.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound 99%-lean ground turkey breast
  • ¾ cup Quaker Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)
  • ½ cup fat-free milk
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
  • ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a medium skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-low heat. Cook and stir mushrooms and onion in the hot skillet until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese; mix well and set aside.
  • Combine turkey, oats, milk, egg white, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly.
  • Spoon 2/3 of the turkey mixture lengthwise down the center of an 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Form a deep indentation down the middle of turkey mixture; fill indentation with spinach mixture.
  • Top with remaining turkey mixture, forming a loaf. Seal the edges to completely enclose spinach filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle meatloaf with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Continue baking until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 397mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 206mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 602mg