Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?

Absolutely! Ground chicken works beautifully in this recipe and gives you that same juicy texture. Just make sure to use chicken with similar leanness (about 93%) so your garlic butter turkey meatloaf - er, chicken loaf? - doesn't dry out. The cooking time and temperature stay the same too!

How do I keep my turkey meatloaf from drying out?

The secret's in the milk-soaked breadcrumbs and that garlic butter topping! Also, don't overmix the meat (gentle hands!) and pull it at exactly 165°F - any longer and you'll lose that magical moisture. Leftovers store like a dream thanks to all that butter love.

Can I freeze this garlic butter meatloaf?

Oh yes, it freezes like a champ! Let it cool completely, then wrap individual slices tightly. They'll keep for 3 months - perfect for quick weeknight meals. Just reheat at 350°F until warmed through, and maybe add a fresh garlic butter swipe if you're feeling fancy.

Juicy Garlic Butter Turkey Meatloaf in 55 Minutes

Name: Garlic Butter Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatloaf

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A juicy, flavorful turkey meatloaf topped with rich garlic butter for a lighter twist on classic comfort food.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 55 min
Total Time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs lean ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Shape into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish.
Bake for 40 minutes.
Mix ketchup, melted butter, and minced garlic. Spread over meatloaf.
Bake 15 more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for doneness.
Leftovers store well for meal prep.
Pair with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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