Turkey Stuffing Meatloaf
This Turkey Stuffing Meatloaf brings all the flavors of a classic turkey dinner into one simple loaf. Made with lean ground turkey, turkey stuffing, aromatics, herbs and a splash of broth, it bakes up tender, flavorful and perfect for a holiday twist.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground turkey
- 1 cup stuffing mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup turkey broth or chicken broth
Turkey Gravy
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 2 cups Turkey or Chicken Broth
- ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ teaspoon Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Rosemary
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F, which is the perfect temperature to keep the meatloaf tender without drying it out.
- In a small bowl, combine the stuffing mix and broth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes so the crumbs soften and absorb the liquid.
- In a small sauce pan melt butter. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Add thyme and sage. Saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Remove and let cool for 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, softened stuffing mix, eggs, onions-celery,-carrots mixture, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Use your hands or a sturdy spoon to mix until everything is fully combined. Do not overmix or the meatloaf will become dense.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan. Press it in gently and shape it evenly from end to end.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the juices settle.
- Slice the meatloaf into even pieces and garnish with parsley or thyme. Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce if you like.
Turkey Gravy
- Melt butter in medium sauce pan
- Add Flour and mix for about 5 minutes until a shiny brown color
- Add whipping cream and broth. Mix for another 2 minutes
- Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary
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Recipe Tips
For extra moisture and better texture, let the stuffing mix soak in the broth for 5 minutes before adding it to the turkey. This prevents the meatloaf from becoming dense and helps bind everything together beautifully.
