Last week 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 for your chowing pleasure!
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 cup heaping gluten-free Rice Chex processed into 1/2 cup crumbs OR 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs if you don’t need the dish to be gluten-free, plus 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. I loved how the cheddar cheese formed little cheddar pockets all throughout the meatloaves and also created a crispy, savory crust on the bottom. So yum.
Next add 1/2 cup of your favorite gluten-free 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!
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Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves
Description
Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves are a healthy and flavor-packed 30 minute meal.
Ingredients
- 1lb 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup gluten-free salsa
- 1 heaping cup Rice Chex processed into 1/2 cup crumbs OR 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs (dish will not be GF if using traditional bread crumbs)
- 1/2 cup (2oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, 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 on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I served my Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves with a side of Mexican Rice >. This side, using long grain jasmine rice, chicken or veggie broth, and the same salsa I used in the turkey meatloaves is really easy too, and so dang good. I am such a sucker for the rice from my favorite Mexican restaurant, and this recipe is the closest I’ve found to replicating it.
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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!
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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!
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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!
Prepared recipe as written. Easy, quick, and tasty. Served with Goya yellow rice and salad!
Wow, made these last night after reading this post yesterday morning. There were delish!! My husband, while not a picky eater is apprehensive of new dishes, loved it also! Major win!! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Yum! I just graduated college and went into a full-time internship so I’m pretty tired at the end of the day and looking for easy, delicious recipes. Can’t wait to try this out!!
Quick question Kristin…who had the ground turkey on sale? Hy-Vee or Dahls? For $2 off it’s worth a trip for me to check it out and see if the sale is still going!
Thanks!
It was at HyVee!
I love your recipes! My husband still raves about your Super-food salad that I made back in the Fall and I’ll be making it again as soon as pomegranates are back in season. ;)
You know you’ve found something special when it’s healthy and “the man” likes it as well!
Thanks!
Hi Kristin
I have been reading your blog for a few months now and the fact that you just quoted Seinfeld makes me want to read your blog even more! Congrats on your soon to be new addition!
The highlight of my summer was getting married on June 1st! It was a beautiful day and luckily for us didn’t pour rain until right after we came in, which was awesome.
Congratulations, Jen! So, so exciting! :)