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Kid-Friendly Italian Turkey Meatloaf

Name: Kid-Friendly Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 28 ounces 93% lean ground turkey; 20 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed; 1.5 cups Italian bread crumbs; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup grated Italian cheese blend; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups marinara sauce

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This is a delicious alternative to traditional meatloaf that tastes like meatballs and is very kid-friendly! Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes. You can also serve extra marinara on the side.

Recipe by Kathryn

Updated on January 11, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 meatloaf

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Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh basil
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
28 ounces 93% lean ground turkey
20 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 ½ cups Italian bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, being careful to avoid burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Whisk basil, eggs, and parsley together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper.
Combine ground turkey, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian cheese blend, 2 tablespoons oil, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Add cooked onion mixture and egg mixture and mix using your hands until completely mixed together.
Shape meat mixture into a large loaf in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour marinara sauce on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

493	Calories
29g	Fat
23g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 493
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g	37%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 155mg	52%
Sodium 1304mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 5mg	23%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 591mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.