Moist Turkey Dinner Loaf

Moist Turkey Dinner Loaf

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Recipes

MEATLOAF COMPONENTS

• 1 tablespoon light olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dehydrated minced onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 ¼ teaspoon fine grain salt
• ¾ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
• 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 room temperature large eggs
• ¼ cup non-fat milk
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• ¾ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

• ⅔ cup tomato ketchup
• ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon Dijon style mustard

Instructions

• Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly mist a standard loaf pan with kitchen spray to prevent sticking.
• Combine Base: In a spacious mixing bowl, place the ground turkey, the measured salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently combine these ingredients with your hands.
• Add Binders: Incorporate the eggs, non-fat milk, and seasoned breadcrumbs into the bowl. Continue to mix the contents by hand until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended into a cohesive mixture.
• Form the Loaf: Scoop the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Use your hands to pat and shape the mixture so it fits snugly and evenly within the pan.
• Initial Bake: Place the loaf pan into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes or longer, until nearly done.
• Create Topping: While the loaf is baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl until the mixture is uniform. Set the glaze aside.
• Glaze and Finish: Carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven. Pour the prepared glaze generously over the top surface of the loaf and return it to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve: Remove the finished loaf from the oven. Allow it to cool briefly before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired, and serve while hot.