This simple and easy Parmesan turkey meatloaf recipe is moist, easy to make (no chopping at all!), and a wee bit healthier (lower carbs)than beef meatloaf.
Mix all the turkey meatloaf ingredients together, form the ground turkey meatloaf into a rectangle, and bake in the oven at 375F for around 50 minutes.
I'm always looking for low maintenance and fast recipes - recipes where there is not a lot of chopping or multiple steps.
This ground turkey meatloaf recipe was originally my turkey & Parmesan meatball recipe. But, I was short on time rolling meatballs so opted for a turkey meatloaf instead.
Variations on Turkey Meatloaf Recipes
This turkey meatloaf recipe uses ketchup for slathering on the top. Other slathering options for meatloaf are marinara tomato sauce or barbecue sauce.
Wanna keep your turkey meatloaf dairy free? Use 8 oz diced sautéed mushrooms instead of Parmesan cheese.
Gluten free? Use gluten free bread crumbs or panko or pulverize instant oats in the food processor and substitute for the panko bread crumbs in this ground meatloaf recipe.
Don't have a meatloaf pan? Form an "even" loaf with your hands and place on an aluminum lined baking sheet for easy clean up. Don't taper the loaf at the end because it will not cook as evenly.
Make Mini - Turkey Meatloafs with Parmesan Cheese
This easy turkey meatloaf recipe is versatile. Make turkey meatballs with the ground turkey instead of meatloaf
Or, make little mini Parmesan turkey meatloafs instead of one large one. They are so cute in individual serving sizes and will cook faster.
Check them after 35-40 minutes to see if they are done. Slather with ketchup around 10 minutes into the cooking time. The meat will still look raw but this gives it time to create a crust.
Troubleshooting Parmesan Turkey Meatloaf
Crust not bubbling and browning? Turn your broiler on low for the last 2-3 minutes (watching carefully!) or until it starts to bubble.
Use pre-grated Parmesan cheese or grate it yourself with a microplane. What's the difference? Pre-grated is easier and faster but finely grated Parmesan cheese incorporates a lighter and fluffier loaf.
Parmesan Turkey Meatloaf FAQ
Turkey meatloaf needs a binding agent, especially because it is so lean. Breadcrumbs and eggs are binding agent ingredients and keep the meatloaf together
Perhaps it needs a little more liquid (eggs, try adding a little milk or broth) or fluff (Panko bread crumbs vs dense bread crumbs or fluffy grated Parmesan in this case).
Most likely - you're overworking the meat either in the mixing of the ingredients or in the forming of the meatloaf. Try a gentler touch in both.
Things In My Kitchen:
- Meatloaf baking dish - A sweet little baking dish for meatloaf.
- Baking Sheets - 13 x 18 and two of them to boot. Baking sheets are perfect when you don't want one more kitchen accessory like a meatloaf dish.
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Easy Parmesan Turkey Meatloaf
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This simple Parmesan turkey meatloaf recipe is moist and easy to make (no chopping at all!). Mix all the turkey meatloaf ingredients together, form the ground turkey meatloaf into a rectangle, and bake in the oven at 375F for around 50 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 5
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground turkey
- ⅔ cup (~ 2 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ black pepper
- ⅔ cup ketchup - for basting & dippin'
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Form a loaf on the baking sheet. It's gonna be sticky - try to make a smooth surface and sides. Try not to taper the ends, make it more rectangular box like to cook more even.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Slather
with ketchup and bake for another 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F and turkey is done.
- If your crust is not bubbling and starting to caramelize, turn the broiler on low for 2-3 minutes (watching carefully) or until it's bubbling.
with ketchup and bake for another 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F and turkey is done.Notes
- Make little mini meatloafs instead of one large one. They are so cute in individual serving sizes and will cook faster. Baste them 10 minutes in and check them after 35-40 minutes to see if they are done.
- Gluten free? Pulverize instant oats in the food processor
to substitute for panko.
to substitute for panko.Serving Suggestion
Serve this easy Parmesan Turkey Meatloaf recipe with a complimentary side dish like:
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