Baked BBQ Turkey Meatloaf

A super moist and tender BBQ Turkey Meatloaf. It's easy to make and great for any weeknight or weekend dinner table.

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Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Baked, Caribbean, Easy, Healthy, Hearty

Keyword: Baked Meatloaf, BBQ Meatloaf, BBQ Recipes, Quarantine Comfort Food, Turkey Meatloaf

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 10

Resting Time:: 15

Servings: People

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Yasmin Jackson

Equipment

Sheetpan - oil or spray the pan. Then line with parchment paper.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
30 ritz crackers crumbled panko style (about 1 cup)
1 cup milk I used carnation or whole milk
2 large eggs lightly beaten
3/4 large onion diced (or use 1 medium whole onion)
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 hot pepper diced (eg. Jalapeño) - seeded optional
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt adjust to your dietary requirement
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (can use sweet paprika)
3/4 cup BBQ sauce (I use a homemade sauce ) Link in Notes/Summary.
Optional: Chopped scallions or parsley for garnish.

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Instructions

Preheat oven 350 degrees

In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the onion, hot pepper, thyme and garlic for 5 minutes until onions are soft and translucent. Turn off the heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the crackers and milk. Mix.
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, beaten eggs, worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, onion mixture, cracker/milk mixture, and 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce.
Mix together thoroughly. I use my hands but you can use a spoon.
Note: The mixture will look and feel very soft/somewhat liquidy, but will be firm enough to mold into a rectangular shape.
Pour the turkey mixture onto the center of the sheet pan - in one pile.
Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to even out the top and shape the sides to form a one-inch thick rectangle.
Note: Alternatively you can use a greased loaf pan.
Spread the remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce on top of the shaped meatloaf.
Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour until internal temperature reaches 165 to 175 degrees.
Rest 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
Serve and enjoy with your favorite side.

Notes

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Optional: I usually add 2 teaspoons Hickory Liquid Smoke to the sauce when I make the sauce for this meatloaf. I find liquid smoke in the condiments section in my grocery store.

You can use panko breadcrumbs or regular crackers.

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