Description
This meatloaf combines lean ground turkey with sweet potato and cheddar cheese. You bake it with a tangy BBQ glaze. The result is moist and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (from 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (no alcohol, no bacon)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, mashed sweet potato, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Combine gently.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Top with remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for 15 more minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a sharp cheddar for more flavor.
- You can substitute sweet potato with canned pumpkin.
- Let the meatloaf rest to hold its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg