The Best Turkey Meat Loaf Ever!! Recipe

Name: The Best Turkey Meat Loaf Ever!!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs; ½ cup fresh basil; ½ cup herb sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced (depends on how much you love garlic); 3 egg whites; 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk; ¾ cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons water; 1 12 lbs ground turkey; 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
½ cup fresh basil
½ cup herb sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced (depends on how much you love garlic)
3 egg whites
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
¾ cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons water
1 12 lbs ground turkey
2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
pre heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
spray 9x 13 pan with cooking spray (i chose this pan so the whole loaf gets a browning, insted of a standard loaf pan).
3
in a lagge bowl, stir together bread crumbs, basil, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, egg whites, egg yolks, milk, queso fresco cheese, salt, pepper, and water.
4
add turkey and mix with hands.
5
(optional) wrap loaf in plastic wrap so it has ends on each side to swing and make the loaf shape.
6
(it would look like how a mint is wrapped) >O< [ ^ this is what the meat loaf should look like] then unwrap and place in pan.
7
OR make your meat loaf in to a loaf shape and place in pan.
8
place pan in oven and bake until an inserted thermometer reads 165 degrees, about 45 mins- to an hour.
9
when you open the oven to check temp, take extra virgin olive oil and brush on top.
10
put back in oven for an extra 5mins to get a nice brown color.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs, ½ cup fresh basil, ½ cup herb sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped, 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced (depends on how much you love garlic), and more.

Yes, The Best Turkey Meat Loaf Ever!! 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!

The Best Turkey Meat Loaf Ever!!

Tips for the best results

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