Easy Turkey Meatloaf

This easy family friendly ground turkey glazed meatloaf is super moist and flavorful. Leftovers are even tastier and super great in Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich with Chipotle Ketchup.

Course main meal turkey

Cuisine American

Keyword best turkey meatloaf, ground turkey meatloaf, moist turkey meatloaf

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 294kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix together ground turkey, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, bread crumbs, eggs and 3/4 cup barbecue sauce. Using your clean hands or a strong spoon mix until well combined. In a large baking dish shape into a wide loaf as you don't want it too thick.
In a small bowl mix together remaining barbecue sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce. Spread 1/3 of the glaze over the meatloaf and place in the oven. Be sure to wash the spoon afterwards since it touched raw meat. Bake for 40 minutes and then spread another 1/3 of the sauce over the meatloaf. Bake another 20-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Spread the rest of the sauce over the meatloaf and cover loosely with an aluminum foil tent. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

There is no salt needed in this recipe since there is a lot of sodium already in the barbecue sauce.
For ease of clean up spray the baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
Use lean fresh ground turkey (85% lean). Do not use turkey breast as it will be too lean and too dry for meatloaf.
If at all possible use fresh breadcrumbs. Better yet make your own.
I like to use Kansas City style barbecue sauce because it is just so full of flavor and light on sugar. However your favorite barbecue sauce will work just fine.
When shaping the meatloaf make it into more of a dome shape. You do not want it so thick that it does not cook all the way through.
There is no need for added salt in this recipe since most jarred barbecue sauces have plenty of sodium in them.
The meatloaf is done when the internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees.
For leftovers try my Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich with Chipotle Ketchup.