Deanna Stephens PhD
@savoryfashiondea
Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Delight
This Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf is a delicious and hearty dish that combines ground turkey with creamy processed cheese, making it a family favorite. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner any night of the week.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time31 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- as needed
- 1/2
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 pounds
- 1 pound
- 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1
- 1 pinch
- to taste
- to taste
- as needed
- 1/4 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Delight.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
While that warms up, grab a loaf pan and give it a light spray with cooking spray to ensure your meatloaf comes out easily later.
Step 3
Next, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and spray it with a bit of cooking spray.
Step 4
Toss in your chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing them until the onion becomes tender and fragrant, which should take about five minutes.
Step 5
Once they’re ready, remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool down a bit.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, cubed processed cheese, crushed crackers, 1/3 cup of ketchup, the egg, garlic salt, salt, and pepper.
Step 7
Don’t forget to add in that cooled onion and garlic mixture! Mix everything together until it’s well combined; you want all those flavors to mingle beautifully.
Step 8
Now, transfer your delicious meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Step 9
For a little extra protection against spills, place the loaf pan on a baking sheet and cover it with aluminum foil.
Step 10
Pop it into your preheated oven and let it bake for an hour.
Step 11
After that hour has passed, carefully remove the foil and drain any excess juices from the pan.
Step 12
This step is key to keeping your meatloaf from becoming soggy.
Step 13
Spread the remaining ketchup on top for that classic meatloaf glaze, then return it to the oven, uncovered, for another 30 minutes.
Step 14
You’ll know it’s done when the center is no longer pink, and an instant-read thermometer reads at least 160°F (70°C).
Step 15
Once it’s cooked to perfection, take it out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 16
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of your homemade meatloaf—it’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table!.