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Moist Turkey Meatloaf

Published: Oct 18, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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A delicious moist and flavorful turkey meatloaf that sure to please everyone. Made with simple ingredients and the addition of avocado makes all the difference.
Total time 1 hour
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Have you ever tried to make turkey meatloaf only to end up with a dry one? Check out this recipe and you'll never look back, you'll never believe the secret ingredient you can add to make a flavorful, moist turkey meatloaf.

My kids enjoy ground meat, any sort of ground meat. This Kofta recipe is one of their favorite. If you are into meatloaves here is a beef meatloaf recipe that they enjoy.

turkey meatloaf slices on a plate with cooked barley and diced avocado
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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 💬 FAQs
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Moist Turkey Meatloaf
  • 👩‍🏫 My Experience

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Lighter meatloaf recipe than the traditional ground beef one.
  • Perfect meal for lazy days.
  • Moist and so kid friendly, no one will taste the avocado in it.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Turkey meatloaf ingredient on a marble surface.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

A collage of four images showing how to make turkey meatloaf.
  • Cut the avocado in half and scoop up the flesh in a deep bowl. Mash with a fork.
  • Add chopped onions and bread crumbs and mix.
  • Add all the spices and garlic, mix well and let it set for 10 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey and lightly mix until incorporated
A collage of two images shoing how to shape, bake and glaze turkey meatloaf.
  • Shape on a piece of parchment paper then left and place into your baking pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • In a small bowl mix the glaze ingredients then pour over the meatloaf. Return to oven for 10 more minutes.

💡 Tips

  • If you have picky eaters you might want to mash it really well to eliminate visible clumps.
  • If you want your meatloaf browned all around, bake on a baking sheet and not in a loaf pan.
  • I've tested the recipe with and without eggs, both were tasty but we felt the texture was better without. If you want to test it for yourself just add 2 large eggs lightly beaten to the mixture.
hadns holding a plate with sliced turkey meatload with a dollop of ketchup and diced avocado

👩‍🍳 Variations

  • Make it gluten free by using gluten free breadcrumbs or swap for equal amount of oats.
  • Make it low carb and use almond flour.
  • Substitute the ground turkey for ground chicken, ground lamb or sausage.

💬 FAQs

How do you know when turkey meatloaf is done?

If you have a meat thermometer then it should register between 165F-170F. If you don't then it should feel somewhat firm when you press on it and the juices run clear.

Turkey meatloaf slices on a plate with diced avocados.

📣 Related Recipes

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  • Can't wait for a whole meatloaf to cook, try these meatloaf cupcakes they cook in almost third the time.

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turkey meatloaf slices on a plate with cooked barley and diced avocado

Moist Turkey Meatloaf

A delicious moist and flavorful turkey meatloaf that sure to please everyone. Made with simple ingredients and the addition of avocado makes all the difference.
4.75 from 8 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado about 160g
  • 1 onion about 150g
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 65g
  • 1 teaspoon pink salt or to taste.
  • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 large garlic cloves crushed.
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds ground turkey meat

Optional:

  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

For the glaze:

  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400F
  • In a deep bowl, scoop up the avocado flesh and mash with a fork.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and onion and mix.
  • Add garlic and all the spices, taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed. Let it set for 10 minutes.
  • Add the eggs if using.
  • Lightly mix in the ground turkey.
  • Shape on a piece of parchment paper large enough to fit in a 9x13 loaf pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Prepare the glaze in a bowl, then spread over the loaf.
  • Return to oven for 5-10 more minutes.
  • Take the loaf out and wait for it to cool down for 10 -15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • One of my kids does not even like the sight of avocados and I was worried that he might sense what is in there. Surprisingly, he did not even ask when he saw some green bits here and there as I did not mince it super fine.
  • I have tried both versions and tested it on my family. Personally adding eggs made the turkey unnecessarily over moist which is hard to believe when it comes to turkey meatloaves. But it was too tender for our taste. I have to say now of my kids liked it with eggs more.
  • Serving suggestions: Here are some of our favorite sides to go with the meatloaf. Try this fragrant yellow rice or give this rice pilaf a try. Here's my favorite brussels sprouts dish or may be this roasted butternut squash.
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Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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First published Feb 28, 2020. Last updated October 18, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

👩‍🏫 My Experience

I never really had turkey meatloaf when I was growing up, ground turkey was not a thing there when I was little. I liked the idea of having a leaner ground meat as an option, but never actually enjoyed it as it should be. I've had turkey meatloaves on occasions but it was always bland and dry. I tried a recipe before but my kids never really liked it.
In fact this bothered me a lot, so I set out on a mission to make a nice moist turkey meatloaf that my kids will actually enjoy. After some trials I added a secret healthy ingredient.. that was... avocado🥑.
If you are not a big fan of avocado, do not worry it will not make your meatloaf taste like one. Evidence is in my oldest kid!! He hates avocado to an extreme level, even more than he hates broccoli. I've tried a lot but he just still not there yet. I have to tell you I was skeptical and made some chicken for him as I was sure he wouldn't touch this meatloaf. Eventually I did not make real efforts, like mashing the avocados so finely, to hide it.
To my surprise, he actually ate it and even asked about the leftovers!!

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  1. Sharon

    January 30, 2021 at 10:09 am

    I'm looking forward to trying this tonight but my ground turkey comes in 20.8 oz size -- not quite 2 pounds! Will it work with one package of ground turkey? Thanks!

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    • Amira

      January 31, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      Sharon, you can scale the recipe using the slider in the recipe card according to what you have.Hope this helps.

      Reply
  2. Hannah

    August 21, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    Assalamu Alaikum,
    Could I use honey as a glaze for this recipe?

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    • Amira

      August 25, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Hannah, I've never did that before but if this is something you like I do not see why not. Let us know how it went with you.

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      • Hannah

        August 25, 2020 at 10:06 am

        5 stars
        I tried it with honey, after it had finished baking I coated in honey and put under the grill for a couple of minutes, it gave the meatloaf a lovely sweetness, my hubby had never tried meatloaf before but he loved it so much he sent the link for this page to family in Egypt.

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        • Amira

          August 31, 2020 at 2:15 pm

          Oh that's amazing Hannah, I am so happy you and your hubby liked it and thanks for the shout out to the folks in Egypt :).

          Reply
  3. Christy

    March 21, 2020 at 5:25 am

    This looks delicious!

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