Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil, for greasing dish; 1 (10-ounce) box chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1/2 cup crumbled feta; 1/2 cup seeded and finely chopped red jalapeno; 2 tablespoons yogurt; 3/4 cup cold milk; 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 onion, diced; 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

Oil, for greasing dish
1 (10-ounce) box chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup seeded and finely chopped red jalapeno
2 tablespoons yogurt
3/4 cup cold milk
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1 onion, diced
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 eggs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish.
3
Filling: Using a kitchen towel, squeeze off the excess liquid from the spinach.
4
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the spinach, feta, jalapenos, and yogurt.
5
Set aside.
6
In a small bowl, mix together the milk and grits.
7
Set aside.
8
In a large bowl, combine the onion, turkey, eggs, Worcestershire, parsley, stock, salt, pepper, and the grits.
9
Mix until well combined.
10
Transfer half of the mixture to the casserole dish and shape it into a medium-sized log.
11
Using your fingers, make an indentation in the meat for the filling.
12
This should resemble a canoe.
13
Add the filling to the indentation and top with the remaining meat.
14
Form the meatloaf, being sure to cover the filling completely with meat.
15
Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf.
16
Bake in the oven until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 55 to 60 minutes.
17
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

716

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil, for greasing dish, 1 (10-ounce) box chopped spinach, thawed and drained, 1/2 cup crumbled feta, 1/2 cup seeded and finely chopped red jalapeno, and more.

Yes, Stuffed 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!

Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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