Italian Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. naturally-raised dark meat ground turkey; 6 ounces crimini mushrooms; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato halves; 2 cups panko crumbs; 1/2 cup fresh italian parsley leaves; 1/2 medium sweet white onion; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1-1/4 cups coarsely grated or chopped smoked gouda or smoked mozzarella; 2 lightly beaten large eggs; 2/3 cup Trader Joe's Garden Patch vegetable juice or other tomato juice; S&P to taste; 3 tbsp organic ketchup

Servings: persons

2 lbs. naturally-raised dark meat ground turkey
6 ounces crimini mushrooms
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato halves
2 cups panko crumbs
1/2 cup fresh italian parsley leaves
1/2 medium sweet white onion
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1-1/4 cups coarsely grated or chopped smoked gouda or smoked mozzarella
2 lightly beaten large eggs
2/3 cup Trader Joe's Garden Patch vegetable juice or other tomato juice
S&P to taste
3 tbsp organic ketchup

1
Preheat oven to 350 (convect).
2
Pulse mushrooms in food processor until finely chopped, and add to large mixing bowl. Do same with basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion together, and add to bowl. Process panko with dried herbs and fresh parsley until well combined, and add to bowl. Add 1 cup smoked cheese, turkey, and panko mixture to bowl and mix together with hands until well combined. Add beaten eggs and tomato juice and mix with hands again. Spread mixture out on a piece of waxed paper or foil, into a 12 x 15 rectangle and then roll up from one short side, using foil to guide you. Slip foil out from underneath, tuck in ends, and place meatloaf roll in shallow baking pan. Spread top with organic ketchup and bake about 1 hour. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese and return to oven another 10 minutes. Allow to rest about 10 minutes before slicing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. naturally-raised dark meat ground turkey, 6 ounces crimini mushrooms, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato halves, and more.

Yes, Italian Turkey Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Turkey Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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