Thanksgiving Meatloaf and Gravy Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Meatloaf and Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boxes Chicken Flavored Stove Top Stuffing, 6 Ounce Boxes; 1 Tablespoon Poultry Seasoning; 1 Tablespoon Brown Mustard; 2 cloves Grated Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes (optional); 2 cups Hot Water; 2 pounds Ground Turkey Or Ground Chicken; 2 whole Eggs; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Cranberry Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil; 1 whole Onion, Sliced; 1 pinch Salt; 2 pinches Black Pepper; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Chicken Broth/stock; 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce; 1 cup Half-and-Half Or Whole Milk

Servings: persons

2 boxes Chicken Flavored Stove Top Stuffing, 6 Ounce Boxes
1 Tablespoon Poultry Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Brown Mustard
2 cloves Grated Garlic
1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes (optional)
2 cups Hot Water
2 pounds Ground Turkey Or Ground Chicken
2 whole Eggs
1 pinch Salt And Pepper
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Cranberry Sauce
2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
1 whole Onion, Sliced
1 pinch Salt
2 pinches Black Pepper
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
2 cups Chicken Broth/stock
1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup Half-and-Half Or Whole Milk

1
For the meatloaf: In a heatproof bowl, add your two boxes of stuffing, poultry seasoning, mustard, garlic and chili flakes.
2
Pour the two cups of hot water over the stuffing and mix well to soften.
3
Set aside.
4
In another bowl, mix together the 2 pounds of ground chicken or turkey, salt and pepper and 2 eggs.
5
Mix both the stuffing and the meat mixture together.
6
Take more than half of the meatloaf mixture and start to make your meatloaf this will be your bottom layer.
7
Put it in a roaster pan or on a baking sheet with sides.
8
Lay slices of the cranberry sauce in the middle of the first layer and top with the remaining meatloaf mixture.
9
Take time to make sure all the cranberry sauce is surrounded by the meatloaf mixture.
10
Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 50-55 minutes or until fully cooked.
11
Slice and serve with gravy.
12
To make homemade stove top gravy: In a large skillet, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter/margarine and 1 Tablespoon of canola oil together.
13
Then slice an onion and add it to the pan and allow it to cook gently at medium heat until they fully soften.
14
Add salt and pepper.
15
I cooked it for about 10 minutes to get the onions softened but not brown.
16
Next add 1/4 cup of all purpose flour.
17
Cook the flour with the other ingredients for about 2 minutes until the raw flour flavor is gone.
18
Add 2 cups of chicken broth (or water and chicken bouillon equivalent) to the pan and bring to a simmer.
19
Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup of half and half or whole milk to the pan.
20
Stir well and allow to thicken.
21
If you need add more salt and seasoning.
22
Serve meatloaf covered with gravy.

925

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boxes Chicken Flavored Stove Top Stuffing, 6 Ounce Boxes, 1 Tablespoon Poultry Seasoning, 1 Tablespoon Brown Mustard, 2 cloves Grated Garlic, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Meatloaf and Gravy 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!

Thanksgiving Meatloaf and Gravy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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