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Savory Meatloaf (Makeover)

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 5, 2023
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Let’s get to the meat of the matter—meatloaf made with lean ground turkey lowers the fat. Adding just-right spices and a fresh bread-crumb crust makes the recipe perfect.

Savory Meatloaf (Makeover)

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices white bread, lightly toasted
  • 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce
  • Thin slices green bell pepper, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Into food processor or blender, tear toasted bread into pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until bread is crumbly and evenly chopped.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining ingredients except ketchup and bell pepper slices. Spread mixture in ungreased 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Step 
    3
    Baked 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 165°F.
  • Step 
    4
    Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes; drain. Remove from pan. Top with bell pepper slices. To serve, cut meatloaf into 6 slices.

Nutrition

230 Calories
7g Total Fat
28g Protein
13g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
75mg
26%
Sodium
560mg
23%
Potassium
390mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
6g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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