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 is great!! Can’t wait to try this and love your recipes that have ingredients I already have!
Love the Seinfeld reference, ha, classic!
Looks incredible!
They look yummy! I will be trying these and making them gluten free! Thanks!
People like to say the word salsa Bahaha! Love Seinfeld – it’s still funny.
The highlight of my summer thus far was definitely this past weekend. Nearly my entire extended family on my mom’s side (21 of us, ages 3-63) spent a long weekend together at my aunt and uncle’s cabin wayyyy up north. We had so much fun boating, fishing, playing games, drinking, eating, and just hanging together. It was good ol’ fashioned family fun and I’m pretty confident that by the end of the summer, it will still be the highlight of my favorite season.
These meatloaves look divine and would have been perfect for our little family getaway…looks like a great reason to do it again soon! :)
Mmm I love meatloaf! I’m sure the little spin you put on these is delicious.
Yum!
My dad is a farmer, and I can remember that one of my favorite things growing up was to spend time with him in the tractor and combine. Planting and harvesting is especially fun when you get to drive!
Yum! I tried Sabra Guacamole for the first time recently and l-o-v-e-d it! I trust them for any dip…and I love the idea of salsa in meatloaf. Nice way to make turkey more flavorful!
These look so delicious, Kristin! Thanks for sharing.
The highlight of my summer so far has been exploring all of the great hiking and wine tasting there is to do in my new Northern Cali home!
These loafs are too cute and sound tasty. They are getting my wheels spinning to create something similar in a vegetarian version!
Highlight of my summer so far was last Tuesday when I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl Ella. Just catching up on your blog now and that meal looks delicious! Pinning it and will try it soon now that I can eat without indigestion.
Oh my gosh, congratulations, Stacy! What a beautiful name, too! Enjoy getting to know your new baby girl!
Thanks! Your little one will be here quicker than you realize. Enjoy it!