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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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! :)
I work at Ag Leader (which is brand of monitor in the picture behind you) – did you produce some nice straight rows via the planter? Courtesy of us, a nice local Ames company ;)
I sure hope so! Auto-steering helped…! :)
The highlight of my summer has been taking the kids to Adventureland. I love how they mix little kid rides in with the bigger stuff instead of just having a kiddie area. No one gets bored!
I wonder what the flavor of the day is today. I’m going to have to swing by and find out now!
It’s 9am and you have my mouth watering for some chips and salsa AND that Culver’s ice cream. I had no idea they made those cookie dough balls…going to have to check it out sometime :)
What a great idea, I love turkey and salsa, why not combine them? Take care and hope you have an awesome birth!!
The highlight of my summer so far has been Oshkosh Irish Fest. I was very excited to meet and take pictures with Gaelic Storm!
I don’t usually like meatloaf, but I loooove salsa, so this recipe looks great.
The highlight of my summer would have to be attending my little brother’s high school graduation :) Lovin the picture of you in the tractor and I’m excited to read about your adventures in NW Iowa since that is where I’m from!
That cookie dough Sundae looks incredible :)