Description
This Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf delivers all the cozy, herby goodness of a traditional holiday meal in a simpler, sliceable format. Juicy ground turkey gets mixed with sautéed veggies, stuffing-inspired seasonings, and a cranberry glaze that brings it all home. It’s the perfect shortcut to a festive dinner—without roasting a whole bird.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
2 lbs ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated or finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed stuffing mix for a twist)
2 eggs
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cranberry Glaze
½ cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
Sauté Veggies
In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook onion, celery, and carrot over medium heat until soft (5–7 mins). Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Let cool slightly.
Make the Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire, mustard, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Shape & Bake
Press the mixture into the loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix cranberry glaze ingredients and spread half over the top.
Bake It
Bake for 45–55 minutes, adding more glaze halfway through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g