Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 lb. ground turkey
- 1/4 c. + 2 T. ketchup (divided)
- 1 t Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 T. parmesan cheese grated
- 1 t. dried thyme
- 1 t. dried oregano
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Combine turkey, 1/4 c. ketchup and all other ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Transfered to the baking sheet and form into a loaf shape.
- Spread 2 T. of ketchup across the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 40 minutes until cooked through and temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Slice and serve with additional ketchup if desired.
Notes
Make ahead options: I love to get ahead on this dinner early in the day. I typically mix up the meat mixture early and place it on the baking sheet. I wait to put the last bit of ketchup over the top until baking time so it doesn't soak in while in the fridge. I cover it with foil and put it in the fridge until I'm ready to bake it for dinner. Then I simply remove the foil, add the ketchup to the top, and bake!
What to serve with it: As you can see in the picture, I often serve this with a simple vegetable and roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes. It's also great with a rice pilaf type side dish if you prefer. I often opt for potatoes simply because we eat rice so frequently with so many other meals; potatoes are a nice change.