Heart-Healthy Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Transform your classic comfort food into a wholesome delight with this Heart-Healthy Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf recipe! Ideal for anyone seeking a lighter take on indulgence, this dish swaps out traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, and replaces breadcrumbs with fiber-rich rolled oats, soaked in unsweetened almond milk for added moisture. Packed with vibrant veggies like red bell pepper and onion, and seasoned with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and oregano, every bite bursts with savory goodness. The low-sodium ketchup glaze adds a touch of tangy sweetness, while strips of turkey bacon provide the perfect smoky finish without compromising on health. Ready in just over an hour, this meal is proof that hearty comfort food can also be heart-healthy! Serve it up for four and enjoy its guilt-free, flavorful perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup low-sodium ketchup
- 5 pieces turkey bacon, strips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats and almond milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to soak.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, soaked oats, egg, chopped onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
Form the turkey mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet or press it evenly into the loaf pan.
Spread the low-sodium ketchup evenly on top of the meatloaf.
Lay the turkey bacon strips over the top of the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath the loaf.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 111.8 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
