Description
A comforting and easy turkey meatloaf that captures the essence of Thanksgiving dinner with ground turkey and stuffing mix, topped with homemade gravy.
Ingredients
Units
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey (93% lean preferred for moisture.)
- 1 cup Stuffing mix (Chicken or turkey flavored recommended.)
- 1 large Egg (Binds the meatloaf.)
- 1 cup Broth (Turkey or chicken broth for moisture.)
- 1 medium Onion, diced (Adds flavor and aroma.)
- 1 stalk Celery, diced (Adds flavor; can substitute with mushrooms or carrots.)
- 3 tbsp Butter, melted (For added richness.)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Dried sage (To enhance stuffing flavor.)
- 1 tsp Thyme (For added herbal flavor.)
- 1 pinch Garlic powder (To taste.)
- 1 pinch Black pepper (To taste.)
- 0 Fresh parsley (optional) (For garnish.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your loaf pan or line a sheet pan with foil.
- In a bowl, mix the stuffing mix with warm broth and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add ground turkey, egg, diced onion, diced celery, melted butter, and seasoning to the bowl.
- Mix gently until everything is evenly combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a sheet pan or press it into a loaf pan.
- Bake for about 45 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Gravy Preparation
- In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups of broth until smooth and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of poultry seasoning, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sauté the onion and celery in butter first. Additionally, you can add cranberries or cheese for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 24
