Entrée: United States – Turkey Meatloaf

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 1 hr 5 min

Additional 15 min

Total 1 hr 35 min

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) ground turkey, 93% lean
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (100 g) panko breadcrumbs
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) milk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp (30 ml) ketchup
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1 / 2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp (8 g) chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
1 tsp (1 g) dried thyme or Italian seasoning
1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika
1 1 / 2 tsp (9 g) kosher salt
1 / 2 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
Glaze: 1 / 3 cup (80 ml) ketchup
Glaze: 1 tbsp (12 g) brown sugar
Glaze: 1 tsp (5 ml) apple cider vinegar
Glaze: 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it, or line a loaf pan with a parchment sling.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook until softened and lightly golden, 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate to cool.
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let stand 5 minutes to hydrate.
Whisk in eggs, 2 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, parsley, thyme or Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Add the cooled onions, Parmesan (if using), and ground turkey. Using clean hands or a spatula, mix gently just until evenly combined; do not overwork.
Transfer mixture to the prepared sheet and shape into a 9×4-inch loaf (or pack into the loaf pan). Smooth the top.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon Dijon. Brush about half the glaze over the meatloaf.
Bake for 40 minutes. Remove, brush with remaining glaze, and return to the oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F (74°C), about 15–20 minutes more (total 55–65 minutes).
Rest the meatloaf on the pan for 10–15 minutes to set juices. Slice with a sharp knife and serve.