Healthy Turkey Meatloaf with Sauce

Healthy turkey meatloaf with sauce is so easy and flavorful, your whole family will gobble this up. Trust me. Ultimate comfort food meets your health goals? Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. 

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Classic meatloaf recipe using beef was a staple in my family for dinner growing up. There’s nothing like homemade traditional meatloaf with some creamy mashed potatoes.

That’s when I decided to try it with ground turkey, because well, why not? Once I did, I never looked back.

Ground turkey is a healthy alternative that’s just as juicy, leaner and lower in fat. I always add some veggies in there, where I can score some major wins in the mama department in sneaking in those hidden veggies.

Plus, we are going to make this good meatloaf recipe with a delicious glaze that makes every single bite friggin delicious. 

You can also prep the meatloaf mixture ahead to save yourself some time to make during a busy weeknight.

Go grab yourself a glass of wine and relax while the oven does all the work on this easy turkey meatloaf recipe, you’ve earned it!

My toddler is in her primetime phase where she’s my shadow in the kitchen. This is a great recipe to let those little humans help out, nothing is better than mixing the squishy meat mixture together.

Buckle up friends, this one is going to be added in your regular dinner rotation for delicious recipes and will easily be a family favorite. 

Why you’ll love this turkey meatloaf with sauce recipe:

• Low calorie, high protein and macro friendly meal your entire family will love
• Great for meal prepping, make ahead, and freezer friendly
• Low effort meal made with pantry staples, perfect for those busy weeknight dinners

How to make the best tasting turkey meatloaf with sauce

Ingredients you’ll need for ground turkey meatloaf:

• 1lb Lean Ground Turkey
• 1/2 Bell Pepper; Diced
• 1/2 Onion; Diced
• 1 Large Egg
• Panko Bread Crumbs
• Shredded Cheese (I used fat free in this recipe)
• Sugar Free Ketchup
• Dry Mustard 
• Salt and Black Pepper to Taste

To make the delicious sauce you will need:

• Sugar Free Ketchup
• Brown Sugar  

Steps to make your yummy homemade meatloaf for a delicious dinner:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Grab a large mixing bowl, and mix all of the meatloaf ingredients together well. Be sure to not overmix the turkey mixture. 

Step 3

Grab a baking sheet or a loaf pan and use aluminum foil or parchment paper and line the baking sheet. Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet. 

Step 4

Bake in the oven for 50 minutes.

Step 5

When the meatloaf is almost done, combine the brown sugar and sugar free ketchup together in a small mixing bowl to make the sauce for the meatloaf topping. 

Step 6

Remove the meatloaf from the oven after the 50 minutes, and spread the sauce evenly onto the top of the meatloaf and place back in the oven.

Continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees when using a meat thermometer. 

Step 7

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes (resting is super important in this recipe), and ENJOY!!

Turkey Meatloaf Recipe Notes & Tips:

Veggie options for this healthy meatloaf recipe

Feel free to swap out those peppers and onions for some other veggies.

Want a different take on this? Try adding some shredded carrots, zucchini pieces or even some mushrooms.

I don’t think there is a wrong way here. This recipe is packed with flavor, all would be delicious. 

If you don’t have a veggie chopper or slicer, I really recommend getting one.

This thing has been an absolute game changer for me, and saves me SO much time in the kitchen. The one I have and use all the time is linked right here through amazon. 

Spicy Option?

Is making this spicy even a question? I feel like where there’s a will, there’s a way. I LOVE SPICY, my family however, does not.

If your like me, and love some spiciness in your life, add some diced jalapenos and use a little siracha sauce in with the ketchup.

Just make sure the overall amount is still the same so you don’t have your meatloaf too wet. 

Make Ahead Options for this healthy turkey meatloaf recipe:

This is such a easy recipe for meat loaf, you can prep everything and create your meatloaf mixture up to two days in advance. Just be sure to wrap it tightly in the refrigerator.

This is a great way to save some additional time if your making this on a busy night. 

You can also prep this healthy dinner and freeze. It freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, just be sure to wrap tightly in a freezer safe container or some plastic wrap.

When your ready to cook, simply dethaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake as directed. 

Here are some other great macro friendly recipes to try next time! 

If you’ve been here before, you know my mission is to bring family friendly meals that are macro friendly to your fingertips.

There is nothing more difficult than trying to navigate the meal planning while your on your fitness journey, and definitely no need to make separate dinners. 

Here are some other delicious macro friendly dinner recipes:

Sloppy Joes with Ground Turkey

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets

Philly Chicken Cheesesteak

General Tso’s Chicken

Have leftovers?

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave. It tastes just as good the next day, I promise. 

Be sure to try this healthy turkey meatloaf with sauce out if you need some inspo or just something different for your meal prepping!

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