Cheesy Cajun Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

INCREDIBLY CHEESY TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

CHEESY TURKEY MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Fold an 18-in. square piece of heavy-duty foil in half to make an 18x9-in. strip. Place strip on bottom and up sides of a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strip with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add turkey, 2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be moist). Shape meat into an 8x5-in. loaf; place in center of strip., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Using ends of foil strip as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. Let stand 15 minutes. , Freeze option: Prepare meat loaf as directed, omitting cheddar cheese over top. Securely wrap cooled meat loaf in foil, then freeze; freeze remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese.

CHEESY CAJUN TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook 5 to 6 min. or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Mix turkey and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add onion mixture; mix lightly. Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake 45 to 50 min. or until done (160ºF). Let stand 5 min.

CHEESY TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Mix ground turkey, cheese cubes, crushed crackers, 1/3 cup ketchup, egg, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooled onion and garlic mixture and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan. Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil.
• Cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and drain any excess juices from the loaf pan. Top meatloaf with ketchup and cook, uncovered, until no longer pink in the center, about 30 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

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.

CHEESY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat 350 degrees.
• Combine meat, soup mix, oats, eggs, water, and ketchup with large mixer on low.
• Slowly add cheese until well-blended.
• Shape into loaf.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Add ketchup and sprinkle more cheese on top of loaf, if desired.
• Cook 10 more minutes.
• Let set 10 minutes before slicing.

INCREDIBLY CHEESY TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.

SWEET TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease your pan.
• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Transfer to greased pan. Press in evenly.
• Top with desired amount of ketchup.
• Bake for 1.25 hours.