It seems that we are always looking for a recipe that is full of flavor but not full of calories, and this turkey meatloaf fits the bill completely. Using ground turkey, sneaking in some spinach, and adding fresh herbs makes this dinner glorious and guilt free. While there is some fat in the dairy products and oil, this is an overall healthy meal in a delicious meatloaf package!
Meatloaf was never my idea of a yummy dinner as a child, but as I got older I started developing a taste for it. There are so many different variations of meatloaf (beef being the classic), and when I made this turkey meatloaf it immediately turned into my go-to version of this dish.
I use a 10” cast iron skillet for this recipe, and there is no beating it. The cast iron gives you a great crust on the bottom and sides of the turkey meatloaf, and distributes the heat consistently for even cooking. If you do not have a cast iron skillet, you can make this meatloaf in an 8×10 baking dish. It takes over an hour to bake, but I promise it is worth it!
Turkey Meatloaf
Makes 8 Servings
Time: 15 minutes prep, 1 hour 30 minutes bake
3 lb. ground turkey
2 tbsp. oil
1 large onion, chopped
11 oz. baby spinach
2 tbsp. water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
½ cup parmigiano reggiano
1.5 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp. parsley, chopped
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. sriracha
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp. pepper
¾ cup Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce (or any kind you like)
¾ cup ketchup