Description
Turkey Stuffing Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, blending seasoned ground turkey with classic stuffing mix and rich gravy. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for any night, it captures the essence of the holidays in an easy-to-make dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 4 cups dry stuffing mix, divided (such as Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Classic)
- 1 quart turkey stock, divided
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1½ cups diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Bell’s Seasoning (or poultry seasoning)
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 pounds ground turkey (85% lean preferred)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 cups reserved turkey stock
- 3½ tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon browning and seasoning sauce (e.g., Kitchen Bouquet)
Optional for Serving:
- Cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- Soak the stuffing: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of stuffing mix with 2 cups of turkey stock. Stir gently and let it soak until softened.
- Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, and Bell’s Seasoning. Sauté 5–7 minutes until fragrant. Cool slightly.
- Make stuffing crumbs: Pulse remaining 1 cup of dry stuffing in a food processor to create fine crumbs.
- Mix the meatloaf: Combine soaked stuffing, ground turkey, eggs, salt, pepper, sautéed vegetables, and stuffing crumbs. Mix gently until combined—don’t overmix.
- Shape and bake: Transfer to prepared sheet tray, shape into a smooth loaf, and bake 55–60 minutes or until internal temp reaches 155°F.
- Rest and serve: Tent with foil and rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with homemade gravy and optional cranberry sauce.
- Make the gravy: While the meatloaf rests, melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a roux; cook 2–3 minutes. Slowly whisk in hot stock and browning sauce until thickened. Serve over meatloaf.
Notes
- Use 85% lean turkey for moist texture.
- Don’t skip resting—it helps retain juices.
- Taste your stock before adding salt to avoid over-seasoning.
- Freezer-friendly: Wrap individual slices and freeze up to 2 months.
- Serving ideas: Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted carrots.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Meatloaf
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 185mg