Thanksgiving-Style Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Thanksgiving-Style Turkey Meatloaf Recipe). This recipe is a great alternative to traditional meatloaf. It's delicious using veggies and ground turkey to compliment one another. The white gravy adds a sense of the holiday season with its wonderful aroma and flavor. Please be aware, measurements are estimates as I use the Italian-style 'to taste' method of cooking. Go with what feels right!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Thanksgiving-Style Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey

2 eggs

beaten slightly

1 onion

coarsely chopped

¾ cup regular rolled oats

½ cup fresh green beans

chopped

½ cup fresh cranberries

chopped

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon bay leaf

crumbled

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ pound thinly sliced pancetta

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 clove garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup milk

½ cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking dish.

Step 2

Mix the ground turkey with the eggs onion rolled oats green beans cranberries rosemary and bay leaf in a large bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend the ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the ground turkey mixture over the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with a layer of pancetta.

Step 3

Bake the meatloaf in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check for doneness when juices run clear and an internal thermometer inserted into the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile to make the gravy melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes paste-like and light brown. Stir in the garlic cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth bringing the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking and whisking until desired thickness is reached. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve spooned over sliced meatloaf.

Nutritional Information

Thanksgiving-Style Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 307.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 145.6mg 49%

Vitamin A Iu: 271.7IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.2mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 4.5mg 8%

Folate: 28.2mcg 7%

Calcium: 85.5mg 9%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 43.7mg 16%

Potassium: 410.5mg 12%

Sodium: 515.9mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 143.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.