Sweet Turkey Meatloaf

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Sweet Turkey Meatloaf, a lighter yet irresistibly juicy twist on a classic comfort food. Made with lean ground turkey, a medley of savory spices, and finely diced onion for extra tenderness, this dish gets its signature sweetness from a luscious brown sugar and Dijon mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Balanced with soy sauce and garlic for a subtle umami kick, this easy-to-make meatloaf is prepped in just 15 minutes and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a hearty, wholesome meal that's sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for meal prep and loaded with satisfying flavor, this sweet turkey meatloaf recipe is a must-try for any dinner table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground turkey
• 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cups Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cups Ketchup
• 1 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk together. Let this sit for 5 minutes to soften.

Step 3

Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, softened breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well until fully combined.

Step 5

Move the turkey mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down evenly to form a loaf shape.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard to create a glaze.

Step 7

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 8

Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the turkey meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1091.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1559.2

Total Fat 63.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 708.0mg	0%
Sodium 5003.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.4g
Protein 147.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 194.4mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 457.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 25.4%