Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Ketchup (Printable)

Moist turkey loaf topped with a tangy ketchup glaze for dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatloaf

01 - 1.5 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Sweet Ketchup Glaze

12 - 1/2 cup ketchup
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
15 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Let soak for 5 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until just combined.
04 - Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet or press into the loaf pan.
05 - Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a separate bowl.
06 - Spread half of the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven.
08 - Spread the remaining glaze on top of the partially cooked meatloaf.
09 - Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ground turkey keeps it lean and tender without sacrificing that meatloaf magic everyone craves.
  • The tangy-sweet glaze caramelizes beautifully and transforms simple ingredients into something restaurant-worthy.
  • Comes together in under two hours from start to finish, making weeknight dinners feel less rushed.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting period—it stops the meatloaf from falling apart when you slice it and tastes noticeably better.
  • If your glaze looks thin or watery, it will thicken dramatically in the oven as it bakes down and caramelizes.
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless.
  • Let your turkey come to room temperature before mixing so everything binds together evenly and cooks at the same rate.

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