Terrific Turkey Meatloaf

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• JKNOCKING
  
  
  
  

  21 of 25 people found this review helpful
  I haven't tried this particular recipe, but I use a similar one (originally from Shape Magazine a couple of years ago). If you're looking to add more veggies to your (or your kids') diet, try adding some grated carrot. Once you cook the meatloaf, you don't even notice it's in there. - 6/11/08
  
  
• FROGSTYR
  
  
  Very Good
  

  16 of 16 people found this review helpful
  I really like this, but cut back a bit on the red pepper. And instead of making one meatloaf, we divide the mix into muffin tins to make individual meatloaves. - 9/6/07
  
  
• SHELLBERTANN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  10 of 10 people found this review helpful
  Seriously...this is deliscious! I've never in my life been able to make a good (and moist) meatloaf until I tried this recipe! I will definitely make this again! :) - 9/16/08
  
  
• CPCJONES01
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  This is very easy to make and is delicious and spicy! I would suggest cutting down on the cayenne pepper if you don't like the heat! But I loved the heat! Thanks for sharing! - 4/26/09
  
  
• KITASTIC
  
  
  Very Good
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  This was really yummy! I only used 1/2 a red pepper, and left out the cayenne pepper completely. Also, I added some worshishire sauce and creole seasoning to the top just before I slid it in the oven - 6/25/08
  
  
• SCHNEIDS3
  
  
  Very Good
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  I cut back on the cayenne pepper and found I had to let it bake longer to be done but I thought it was pretty good and my husband loved it. I made it in a 4 load pan and that way we had 2 loafs to freeze for another day. - 6/15/08
  
  
• EPONINE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  This was very good-- it's hard to do meatloaf with turkey without its drying out, but this was very moist! - 3/15/07
  
  
• CSR2388
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  A tsp of black pepper and a tsp of red pepper is too much pepper! I will only use 1/2 tsp of one or the other, not both, next time. My husband didn't like it because of the pepper, but he didn't even notice that it was turkey and not beef! - 6/17/08
  
  
• MYNAMEISSMILE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I make this recipe without the peppers and red pepper. Still used some bread crumbs with the parmesan as a personal preference. This was my first ever meatloaf to make, and my husband and I were pleasantly surprised at how delicious and juicy it was! I've already made it 2 or 3 times since:] - 7/30/07
  
  
• OTTER84
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Incredibly yummy. A little spicy. LOTS of food. - 2/1/09
  
  
• JLS1973
  
  
  O.K.
  

  5 of 7 people found this review helpful
  I just wanted to mark this for my own purposes so that I know not to make it again. To each their own, and everyone's tastes are different. For me, not the right spices, so I won't make this variation again. It was, however, very moist. - 6/5/08
  
  
• MRSBLANK913
  
  
  Bad
  

  5 of 15 people found this review helpful
  UGH. Noone in my family could eat this. I only used 1/2 the onion, and 1/2 the onion powder and there was still WAY too much onion flavor. Didn't add the red peppers, and even the little cayenne that I added made it WAY too HOT. Way too many spices. You couldn't even taste the turkey. - 4/7/07
  
  
• RAINBOWCO
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Moist and flavorful. Also colorful. The portion is quite large. Can feed 5 people nicley. Will make again - 3/22/07
  
  
• FUTBOLPLYR7
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  my husband and i love this recipe. it's a little spicier than most meatloaf but it gives it a great flavor. really good with ketchup, or even mix in a little mustard powder with your ketchup for a little more pep! - 7/14/09
  
  
• JNORMAN1969
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Very Good and easily feeds 4 - 6/30/08
  
  
• HANMAR
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  this is delicious! i didnt have any garlic or onion powder so i just minced some garlic cloves and it was delicious! i was a little skeptical it would hold together but the parmesan worked really well. my husband took the leftovers to work and i already have recipe requestsfrom his co-workers! - 11/15/07
  
  
• BIRDSOUP
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Great flavor with generous portion! - 3/13/09
  
  
• TDMABRY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  My husband loved this recipe and was once again shocked to find I got it on Spark! I love when we can fool him with great food. Thanks! - 6/16/08
  
  
• PAPPY4
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Made this for dinner. It was good. The spices flavored the meat loaf. I liked it. Didn't have any red peppers so I didn't put any peppers in. Very good. - 3/19/07
  
  
• HILLRUNNER
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Enjoyed, very flavorful - 3/13/07
  
  
• BHALVORSEN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  So yummy and flavorful! - 3/13/07
  
  
• CARRIE2211
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  My whole family loved it! Its the only meatloaf recipe I use. - 3/7/07
  
  
• JUSTUSTWO
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This recipe is one of the best that I have gotten off the Sparkpeople site. My husband and I enjoy it every time I make it and it is so easy to make! - 12/2/09
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is WONDERFUL!!! - 12/2/09
  
  
• CD716756
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Very moist and flavorful. Great, easy recipe! - 6/12/08
  
  
• MARYKREEVES
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  My husband and I loved this! It was easy and just as the recipe said it would be! I will add this to my "make on a regular basis" list. Thanks! - 6/7/08
  
  
• ANNALEE46
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Spicy, but we like spicy! - 6/6/08
  
  
• LOUISEG4
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  but alter the spicy ingredients - 6/5/08
  
  
• RUTHIE816
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Wonderful, it disappeared off the table first at a group luncheon - 6/5/08
  
  
• DONNAMARIEM
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I wish I had posted this recipe... I have been making it for years... just some slight differences. It is a hit on a dreary day. - 6/5/08
  
  
• ACACIA21
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  this was even better the next day after the flavors blended. My husband liked it ,too.Everyone at lunch commented how good it smelled. - 11/27/07
  
  
• CAFFEINE.PLZ
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  my family loves this meatloaf! I make it every week now. - 7/29/07
  
  
• MYSTERIE7
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I love this recipe!! I've tried it once and I'm making it again today! I've altered it slightly by leaving the onions and onion powder out. - 6/18/07
  
  
• SPARTANDEB
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I love this meatloaf and so does my husband, but I leave out the red peppers and cayenne pepper. I have always hated regular hamburger meatloaf, but the turkey meatloaf is now one of my favorite dinners. I also make it into patties when I'm in the mood for a burger. Yum! - 6/7/07
  
  
• LILYLVSME
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Very moist - VERY tastey! - 4/3/07
  
  
• DRDIGGER
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Make this all the time! - 3/19/07
  
  
• 007JERSEYGIRL
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was very good! I used 99% fat free turkey, added a carrot as another user suggested to up the veggies, and played around with the spices a bit. My roommate liked it as well and I will definitely make it again. Really tasty and healthy at the same time! - 11/9/09
  
  
• MOD_KITTY
  
  
  O.K.
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Pretty good, not quite "meatloaf" but very different! - 7/27/09
  
  
• CD4804517
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My husband doesn't like anything turkey but we both loved this receipe tHANK YOU for sharing it with us - 4/27/09
  
  
• IMTAKINGITOFF
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Really good. Even my picky hubby who loves meatloaf but isn't a big turkey fan ate 2 helpings. - 4/6/09
  
  
• SKWRLYGRL
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I used garlic salt instead of powder and it turned out a little too salty. In spite of this, t was still tasty! I will definitely make again using garlic powder and maybe half the spice amounts. - 4/1/09
  
  
• READINGGAL
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I'm glad I took others' advice and cut the amount of both peppers in half. It was missing something for taste ... like green chilies, mushrooms, more ketchup, tomato sauce or cheese. I guess we're just used to the taste of regular meatloaf. This is between Good and OK. - 3/30/09
  
  
• BACKTO40
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This received rave reviews in my household. Instead of an egg, I used mashed avocado. It didn't change the texture or taste, but added MUFAs. Yum! - 3/30/09
  
  
• DAMETEMPLAR
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This recipe beats the dryness usually associated with turkey. GREAT! - 3/26/09
  
  
• EUNICEMONTEIRO
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I have almost same recipe, but I make more servings, it quite big. - 6/5/08
  
  
• *SPARKLEMAMA*
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Wow- this was great!!! Thank you! - 3/6/08
  
  
• AGAPEFLOWER117
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My family loved it! It was super-juicy, although I think I could have kept it in a few minutes longer. I also didn't have any garlic powder -- will try to add that next time! :) - 5/24/07
  
  
• PWILLOW1
  
  
  
  
  Great recipe if you are looking for an alternative to hamburger. - 6/4/21
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 2/17/21
  
  
• BONNIE1552
  
  
  
  
  Nice. - 12/2/20
  
  
• ADRIENALINE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This sounds delicious . I'm going to try it tonite - 10/25/20
  
  
• ELRIDDICK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thanks for sharing - 10/1/20
  
  
• REDROBIN47
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is very good meat loaf. I used low sodium Worcester to reduce the sodium a little. Next time I will try some grated carrots as someone else mentioned. I will definitely make this again. - 3/28/20
  
  
• 4CONNIESHEALTH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is a great recipe. - 3/20/20
  
  
• LOSER05
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  yum. - 3/23/19
  
  
• REBEKKAH_N
  
  
  
  
  I make mine similar to this, but I use crushed pork rinds in place of crackers. I notice they don't use any crackers or anything to hold it all together. I also use Italian seasonings and minced garlic. - 3/14/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Good idea can add veggies in proportion - 1/8/19
  
  
• KELLYXX0914
  
  
  Bad
  
  Spices overpowered the turkey - 10/31/18
  
  
• THIRDXTHECHARM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is a new favorite dish. I can make it with buffalo, turkey, chicken, or beef now. I would recommend using about 1/2 the cayenne pepper. But yummy! No, yummmmmmmeee. LOL. - 3/25/18
  
  
• MIYAMO
  
  
  Good
  
  It is ok. - 1/25/18
  
  
• SCARLETT418
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Excellent - 11/12/17
  
  
• MVSBOUTIQUE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  It came out perfect. I love this recipe, very easy and delicious. - 12/17/16
  
  
• AGING_HIPPIE
  
  
  
  
  Althought it's convenient, using powdered onion and garlic really puts a hurting on yr. recipe. These add a bitter, artificial taste and are often high in sodium. Chop an onion! smash a clove of garlic! If that's really too much trouble, freeze dried chives are a better choice. - 9/9/16
  
  
• EHOUK3
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is delicious. Did make a few changes. Left onion powder out. Add 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Used 1/2 of the parmesan cheese and add 1 Tbsp of old fashion oatmeal.. - 7/29/16
  
  
• HAWKTHREE
  
  
  
  
  Good proportions. Had to reduce carbs by eliminating the peppers. Still tasty - 4/30/16
  
  
• RHOFFMAN0805
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Every one in my family loved this one! I have made many different variations of turkey and ground beef meat loaf and this one was a winner! Thanks for sharing! - 11/10/15
  
  
• HBTERI
  
  
  Good
  
  The Parmesan cheese did not act as a binding agent. The loaf needs breadcrumbs or oatmeal to absorb the liquid released from the meat. I didn't notice the spices and made the loaf per the recipe. I liked it but my hubby did not so I won't make it this way again, - 11/8/15
  
  
• ANLAJONES
  
  
  
  
  I used chili sauce instead of ketsup, added teaspoon of honey & 5 slices of wheat bread crumbled. Left out all pepper except black pepper, paprika & cheese. - 8/27/15
  
  
• JESSIELYNN9180
  
  
  Bad
  
  Tasted dry n to spicy omg never again. I will stick w my own recipe. I didn't even taste the turkey I'm so maddddd. - 3/15/15
  
  
• SUNNYSU58
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  family favorite, we wouldn't change a thing! - 1/13/15
  
  
• FITGIRL_ALLYSON
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very juicy and tasty! Next time I'll reduce the ground pepper to half a teaspoon because it was too "peppery" for me. Otherwise, I loved it. Oh, and add more ketchup, yum! - 10/20/14
  
  
• FLAB2FAB929
  
  
  Good
  
  I just wasn't a fan of turkey meatloaf, I use turkey for spaghetti, enchiladas, tacos etc... but I can't do it for meatloaf. Wish I could give it 5 stars. I give it 3 because it was edible. - 10/7/13
  
  
• 209COOKIE
  
  
  
  
  Just made this meatloaf and it is yummy!!! I used 2 TBS of tomato paste and 1/2 tea spoon of sriracha sauce for the glaze topping and put under broiler for the last five minutes. - 8/1/13
  
  
• CD13782950
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was fabulous. The cayenne pepper gave it just a little zip.
  The family loved it and my son is taking leftovers to school for lunch!! - 3/25/13
  
  
• CAROLINAKIWI
  
  
  
  
  Loved this recipe! made that ground turkey taste special!! - 1/13/13
  
  
• LAREINEFROIDE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Loved it! Used green peppers instead of red, and half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes instead of cayenne. I will make this again! - 12/11/12
  
  
• RMLYLES
  
  
  Very Good
  
  My husband even liked this! Used red and yellow peppers. I added chopped celery, carrots and potatoes to bake around the meatloaf in the pan, covered with foil and adding an extra 15 minutes. Good stuff!! - 11/14/12
  
  
• AIDAVIS
  
  
  Good
  
  Besides being too hot even for me, this meatloaf was good. Next time I'll use less cayenne pepper. - 11/7/12
  
  
• DRAMAQUEEN1913
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very tasty! I did a lot of substituting: leeks for onions, teriyaki (low sodium) for Worcestershire, tomato past for ketchup and instead of egg I used some leftover veggie pulp from juicing. I was amazed at how well it held together. Good stuff. - 10/12/12
  
  
• JANNELLEALLEN
  
  
  Good
  
  This was really good! I meant to give it 4 stars but I hit the wrong one. My husband actually liked it too and he doesn't like turkey! - 8/22/12
  
  
• CD12692983
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good! I only added onion, garlic salt, bread crumbs, thyme, kosher salt, worcestershire sauce and black pepper~ YUM!.. oh, and bacon strips on top and used BBQ sauce to spread on top~ - 7/2/12
  
  
• BUBBLYFISH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Made this last night and it was really good. I did substitute fresh garlic for the garlic salt as that's a pet hate for me, omitted the onion powder and increased the fresh onion to a whole one and instead of cayenne I used crushed red chillies.
  
  It was really moist and delicious! - 6/21/12
  
  
• DISNEYLOVE12
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Just made this for the first time. It's great...but I like spicy, so as others have said if you don't like spicy, then cut down on cayenne. This is a new favorite. I made a double batch so I can freeze some and have dinner ready for the whole week. - 5/30/12
  
  
• BONIFIANT
  
  
  
  
  I found this to be a super easy recipe but next time that I make it, I will need to reduce the cayenne pepper to make it more friendly for my stomach lining. 4 stars from me. - 5/29/12
  
  
• CD12228514
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I tried this recipe as part of the "17 day diet" and omitted the worcestershire sauce and used lean ground chicken instead (just because that is what i had) - Most amazing and flavourful meatloaf I have ever had! Will be making it again and again! - 4/12/12
  
  
• TREESAJ
  
  
  Good
  
  I will fix it again - 4/3/12
  
  
• SOFEDUP1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  very good - 3/27/12
  
  
• BERINABOB
  
  
  Very Good
  
  They really were very juicy and tasty. I didn't have red pepper so used green instead and also added some celery to get the veggie count up. The ground turkey was so moist that I decided not to add the egg but did add a piece of low calorie, whole grain bread to act as a "binder". - 3/7/12
  
  
• RIKKIELLE
  
  
  Bad
  
  This recipe came out TERRIBLE - 3/3/12
  
  
• RSUEBARU
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used egg beaters & Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipolte seasoning. Used only half the red pepper and added in some grated carrot. I also baked them in a muffin tin, so we each had our own mini meat loaf and I frosted them with whipped potatoes mixed with a little chive & Greek yogurt. SO GOOD! - 2/13/12
  
  
• BUSYMOMMABEAR
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good!! I didn't have any Parmesan or red pepper but it was still wonderful! Can't wait to try it with the parm. - 2/12/12
  
  
• BOOKGIRL218
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My first time making meatloaf. It turned out great. Both my husband and I love it. I've made it a couple of times now. It is a bit spicy, but I like that. Thanks for sharing. - 1/30/12
  
  
• BEEGIRL54
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Delicious. cut out the red peppers - 12/19/11
  
  
• PLYNSN316
  
  
  O.K.
  
  I should have known with the amount of chili powder that it would be spicy, but I was hopeful it would add to the flavor. It was too hot for me (not a criticsim, just an observation). Aside from the heat, I thought it was rather bland and lacked flavor. I wouldn't make it again. - 10/18/11
  
  
• JCHAP641
  
  
  Very Good
  
  delicious. I put in half the amount of onion and peppers and left out the onion powder and it was delicious and moist! I will definately be making this again! - 8/18/11
  
  
• RCLARKE16
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Delicious! Everyone should try this. - 8/18/11
  
  
• SPOTTEDCROW
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good idea using the spices. I used bread crumbs instead of the grated cheese. I would make this one again. - 8/11/11
  
  
• AMJSATURN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Awesome - 7/9/11
  
  
• ILLINICHEERS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was delicious. I will use a little less cyenne next time as it was pushing the heat for me. But we will definately have this again. As it was cooking my husband kept saying I think you did good on this one, it smells great. - 7/5/11
  
  
• ADI825
  
  
  Very Good
  
  yummy - 6/28/11