Turkey Meatloaf is a tasty and succulent main course, a delicate twist on the classic meatloaf, made with ground turkey instead of a mix of beef and pork. Ideal for a Sunday family lunch or a convivial dinner with friends, it can be accompanied by crispy roasted potatoes, a delight for both adults and children, or with a side of pan-fried vegetables or a seasonal salad.
To serve, simply combine the ground turkey with the breadcrumbs (previously soaked in milk), eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Once the mixture is soft but firm, shape it into a sausage shape, place it in a baking dish, chill it briefly in the refrigerator, sprinkle with oil and breadcrumbs, and bake until golden brown.
The result is a meatloaf with a crunchy crust and a tender heart, excellent enjoyed hot and fresh from the oven, but also cold, for a day trip, a party buffet or for a nutritious and satisfying lunch break at the office, to be completed, if desired, with some gratinated pumpkin or sautéed mushrooms.
Ingredients
How to Make Turkey Meatloaf
Soak the breadcrumbs in milk.
Soak the breadcrumbs in milk.
Transfer the ground meat to a large bowl.
Transfer the ground meat to a large bowl.
Add all the ingredients: eggs, parmesan, salt, chopped parsley and a pinch of nutmeg.
Add all the ingredients: eggs, parmesan, salt, chopped parsley and a pinch of nutmeg.
Also add the breadcrumbs, well squeezed, and start working the mixture with a spoon or with your hands.
Also add the breadcrumbs, well squeezed, and start working the mixture with a spoon or with your hands.
You should obtain a soft but compact mixture in which all the ingredients are well mixed. Add a little breadcrumbs if it's too sticky.
You should obtain a soft but compact mixture in which all the ingredients are well mixed. Add a little breadcrumbs if it's too sticky.
Then shape the resulting mixture into a large sausage.
Then shape the resulting mixture into a large sausage.
Wrap it in a sheet of baking paper and close it like a candy. Leave to set in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
Wrap it in a sheet of baking paper and close it like a candy. Leave to set in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
Once the required time has passed, remove the meatloaf from the parchment paper and place it in a previously oiled baking dish. Brush the meatloaf with extra virgin olive oil.
Once the required time has passed, remove the meatloaf from the parchment paper and place it in a previously oiled baking dish. Brush the meatloaf with extra virgin olive oil.
Finally, sprinkle the surface with breadcrumbs.
Finally, sprinkle the surface with breadcrumbs.
Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F/200°C for about 1 hour. Once ready, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F/200°C for about 1 hour. Once ready, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Your turkey meatloaf is ready to be served, accompanied by crispy baked potatoes.
Your turkey meatloaf is ready to be served, accompanied by crispy baked potatoes.
FAQs
How To Keep Turkey Meatloaf From Drying Out?
To make your turkey meatloaf more delicious and spectacular, and keep it extremely soft and juicy, wrap it in thinly sliced bacon or speck before baking it in the oven.
What Are Some Variations of Turkey Meatloaf?
Those who prefer can prepare stuffed turkey meatloaf: simply stuff it with cheese, ham, bacon, spinach or with your favorite ingredients, to bring an even richer dish to the table.
You can add ricotta to the filling if you want to make the meatloaf softer; or, for a more robust flavor, add diced ground pork, sausage, or mortadella.
How to Store Any Leftovers
You can store the turkey meatloaf in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container.
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