Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves is a healthy and flavor-packed 30 minute meal. Juicy and tender — this is no ho-hum turkey recipe!
Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time on a turkey farm in northwest Iowa then later that afternoon the farmer invited me over for a turkey feast with his family.
Among the dishes we devoured was Easy Salsa Turkey Meatloaf, and it. Was. Divine.
The meatloaf was the first thing I smelled after walking into their kitchen prompting me to immediately ask for the recipe. I was pumped to learn it couldn’t be easier to make so I gave it an IGE spin and came up with Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves to share with you!
99% fat-free ground turkey breast is mixed with salsa, cheddar cheese, an egg, garlic, and spices then shaped into mini loaves and baked. We’re talking 30 minutes from fridge to table, and everybody gets their own little loaf. Too sweet!
You would never guess these mini meatloaves were made with lean ground turkey. They are so juicy from the salsa, which not only keeps them from drying out in the oven, but also gives the dish a ton of flavor. You will totally dig these!
Start the Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves with 1lb 99% fat-free ground turkey breast.
Next add 1/2 cup gluten free bread crumbs plus 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. I love how the cheese forms little cheddar pockets all throughout the meatloaves and creates a crispy, savory crust on the bottom.
Next add 1/2 cup salsa plus 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 whisked egg, salt, and pepper.
Mix with your hands until just combined then divide the turkey mixture into 4 sections, shape into mini loaves, and then place onto a nonstick sprayed baking sheet.
Bake the mini meatloaves for 20-24 minutes at 425 degrees then serve, slice, and enjoy!
I like serving Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves with a side of Mexican-Style Rice, though however you serve it, I just know you’ll love each and every bite. Enjoy!
More Mini Meatlaoves
- Mini Mediterranean Turkey Meatloaves
- Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves
- Mini Muffuletta Meatloaves
- Stuffed Italian Mini Meatloaf
- Mini Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaves
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup gluten free bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, whisked
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, salsa, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal-sized portions then form into loaves and place onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
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This sounds SOOO good!!! If I were to leave out the cheese, would I need something to put in its place, or would it be fine with that one subtraction?
I would add maybe 1/4 cup more panko!
Just pulled these out of the oven – DELICIOUS! I used fresh salsa from Trader Joe’s which has a lot of cilantro and they turned out great. Super easy too! Thanks for the great recipe!
I tried these last night, really good, my husband loved them and they were so quick to make :) I used chicken as no mince turkey here in Hong Kong, and no salsa in my local store so I used a tomato and some tomato paste plus a load of herbs.
Made these last night with a little cilantro thrown in and they were fabulous! Thanks so much for the easy, tasty recipe!!! :)
Oh my my! Made your little meatloaves last night with Mexican rice, and they were just delicious. My hubby gobbled them right up! Also made the roasted garlic chicken a few days ago with mashed taters and garlic spinach (didn’t have asparagus) and my hubby, who doesn’t like boneless chicken, LOVED it and wanted to eat the leftovers the next night for dinner. He also wants to know when I am making both of these again. You’re a hit in my house!
Just made these tonight. Delicious!
Made this on Sunday night and doubled the recipe for leftovers. Been eating it once a day since – delicious! Served with a southwestern style quinoa. Thanks for the great recipe!
I made these babies with the your Mexican Rice. Both were great recipes!!! Flavorful, moist and delicious. Tonight the Light Sweet and Sour chicken is on the menu.. Thank you for posting your recipes!