Glazed Turkey Meatloaf
Moist, tender turkey meatloaf with hidden carrots and a sweet-tangy ketchup glaze. The comfort classic, lighter and kid-approved.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 Large egg
- 1 Onion, grated
- 1 Carrot, finely grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/3 cup Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Directions
- Heat oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Mix turkey, oats, egg, onion, carrot, garlic, Worcestershire, thyme, salt and pepper with your hands just until combined.
- Shape into a loaf on the pan. Stir ketchup, brown sugar and Dijon and spread half on top.
- Bake 40 minutes, brush with the rest of the glaze and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until 165°F in the center. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Calorie breakdown
Turkey 227 · oats 25 · ketchup 17 · egg 11 · onion 8 · brown sugar 8 · carrot 4
💡 Lighter tip: Baking it free-form on a sheet pan gives more caramelized glaze than a loaf pan.
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