Description
This Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. The moist and savory turkey meatloaf is complemented by creamy and buttery mashed sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
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For the Turkey Meatloaf:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup ketchup (for topping)
For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix meatloaf ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the cooked onion-garlic mixture. Shape into a loaf and place on a lined or greased baking sheet. Spread ¼ cup ketchup over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Cook sweet potatoes: Meanwhile, place chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash sweet potatoes: Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve slices of turkey meatloaf with a generous scoop of mashed sweet potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or maple syrup to the mashed sweet potatoes.
- You can also mix ground turkey with ground chicken for a lighter variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice meatloaf with 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
