Italian Turkey Mini Meatloaves
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these flavorful Italian Turkey Mini Meatloaves, a healthier spin on a classic comfort food. Perfectly portioned in a muffin tin, these moist and tender mini meatloaves are packed with lean ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and aromatic Italian herbs. A dollop of marinara sauce adds a tangy touch, while gooey melted mozzarella creates an irresistible finish. Quick to prepare and oven-baked in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy families looking for a satisfying, wholesome meal. Serve these mini meatloaves alongside a crisp green salad, roasted veggies, or a light pasta dish for an Italian-inspired dinner everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a standard-sized muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line it with silicone muffin liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands or a spoon until well combined, but do not overmix to keep the meatloaves tender.
Divide the turkey mixture evenly among the muffin tin cups (about 8-10 cups, depending on size). Press the mixture gently into each cup to create mini meatloaves.
Using a spoon, top each mini meatloaf with about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce, spreading it evenly over the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the muffin tin from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each meatloaf.
Return the meatloaves to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the internal temperature of the meatloaves reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the meatloaves rest for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.
Serve warm with your choice of side dishes, such as a green salad, roasted vegetables, or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 690 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*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.
