Cranberry & Turkey Meatloaf

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 21

Cranberry & Turkey Meatloaf recipe for your everyday meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

14g

Fat

12g

If you're looking for a delicious twist on classic meatloaf, you need to try Cranberry & Turkey Meatloaf. This dish is made with ground turkey, turkey stuffing mix, eggs, onion, celery, and dried cranberries. The result is a savory meatloaf that's bursting with flavor. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, and it can be easily customized to your tastes. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, stuffing mix, eggs, milk or water, onion, and celery. Mix well.
3.	Fold in the dried cranberries. Mix well to ensure the cranberries are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
4.	Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and fill it with the meat mixture. Smooth out the top.
5.	Bake for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reaches 165°F (74°C).
6.	Allow the meatloaf to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Cranberry & Turkey Meatloaf is a delicious, savory meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.
With the perfect blend of sweetness from the cranberries and savory flavors from the stuffing mix, you’ll love this delicious dish.
Plus, it’s a healthy alternative to traditional beef meatloaf, and it’s much lower in fat and calories.

CONS

Some people might find that the recipe takes too long to cook.
The meatloaf can also come out dry if not enough moisture is added to the mixture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Not only is this recipe delicious, but it’s also healthy. Ground turkey is much leaner than beef, making this dish much lower in fat and calories. Additionally, cranberries are high in antioxidants, which can help to boost your immune system and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Finally, the eggs in this recipe provide essential protein, which is necessary for building and repairing muscle tissue.

	1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
	1 box turkey stuffing mix
	2 eggs
	1/3 cup milk or 1/3 cup water
	1/2 cup onion , diced
	1/2 cup celery , diced
	1/2 cup dried cranberries