Cajun Turkey Meatloaf Low Fat Hubbies Favorite Recipes

THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a baking sheet (or loaf pan) with non-stick spray.
• In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients together and mix until just combined, making sure not to over-mix.
• Form the meat mixture into a loaf making sure that the loaf is even on all sides so that it cooks evenly and place on the baking sheet. You could also press the meat mixture into a greased loaf pan. Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
• While the meatloaf is baking you can make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside until meatloaf is ready.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the tomato glaze evenly all over the top. Pop it back into the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees.
• Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf sit for about 10 minutes to seal in all that flavor, serve and enjoy!

CAJUN LOWFAT TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place turkey mixture in 9x5-inch nonstick loaf pan. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Spread top with mustard. Bake uncovered another 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into slices.

CAJUN TURKEY MEATLOAF (LOW FAT) HUBBIE'S FAVORITE

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
• Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt (remember that the creole or cajun seasoning can be salty) and pepper. Place turkey mixture in 9x5-inch nonstick loaf pan. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and spread top with mustard. Bank uncovered another 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into slices.

LOW-FAT TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• mix all ingredients well in large bowl.
• Pat into bread loaf pan.
• Top with drizzle of catsup.
• Bake at 350º for 45-60 minutes.
• lean bulk pork sausage can be substituted, but it should be very lean.

CAJUN STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the bay leaves, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, cumin, and nutmeg; set aside.
• Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved seasoning mix. Saute until mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, about 6 minutes. Stir in the milk and ketchup; continue cooking for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove vegetable mixture from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature. Place the beef and sausage in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the eggs, the vegetable mixture, and the bread crumbs. Remove the bay leaves. Mix well by hand, and form into a loaf about 1 1/2 inches high.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Then raise heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for another 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

LOW-FAT TURKEY-IN-THE-GARDEN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine in a large mixing bowl the turkey or beef, the spinach, which has been squeezed to drain, the oats, onion, carrots, egg, milk, herbs (mixture of oregano, basil and thyme), salt and pepper.
• Use a three-tined kitchen granny fork or wooden mixing fork to blend the meat ingredients.
• Pat into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with a no-stick oil product, or shape into a loaf and place in the middle of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Bake 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 170 degrees and the center is no longer pink.
• If substituting beef for turkey, bake 50 to 55 minutes and thermometer should register 160 degrees internal temperature (tip not touching baking dish).
• Let loaf stand out of the oven for 5 minutes before slicing.

CAJUN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• If you don't have a pre-made Cajun spice blend, there are several good ones on this site. Try Cajun Seasoning Mix #14190 or Cajun Seasoning #33092. Look for one that has no added salt.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Optional Step: You can ground the oatmeal in the food processor one or two pulses. You are not looking for flour, just bits of oatmeal somewhat smaller than the whole grain.
• Combine all ingredients except mustard in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place meat mixture in a nonstick loaf pan.
• Cover and bake 20 minutes. Scrape off any crud that may appear on the surface. Spread top with mustard.
• Bake uncovered another 35 minutes.
• Remove from pan and cut into slices.

BEST EVER CAJUN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Saute onion and garlic in chicken broth until soft.
• Stir in red peppers, tomato paste, chili sauce and Cajun spices.
• Cook on low heat for 10 minutes; cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sauteed onion mixture and bread crumbs.
• Form into a loaf shape and place into ungreased loaf pan.
• Brush with 2 tablespoons of chili sauce.
• Bake until cooked through, 40-50 minutes.
• Cool before cutting into slices.