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Easy Oven Baked Turkey Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

Easy oven baked turkey meatloaf with brown sugar glaze is baked in a 9x5-inch loaf pan until tender and cooked through. A sweet ketchup glaze goes on during baking for a glossy, flavorful top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the turkey meatloaf
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.5 cup onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lb ground turkey 93% lean
For the glaze
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan

Method
 

Make the turkey meatloaf
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the ground turkey and gently mix just until combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and shape it evenly.
Make the glaze
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the 1/3 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
Bake and serve
  1. Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.
  2. Spread the glaze evenly over the top.
  3. Bake for another 20 to 35 minutes, until the center reaches 165°F.
  4. Rest the meatloaf in the pan for 10 minutes.
  5. Slice the meatloaf to serve.

Notes

Gently mix the turkey just until combined to keep the meatloaf tender. Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days; freeze yes, for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free option, use plain gluten-free breadcrumbs.