Spinach Stuffed Turkey Loaf Recipe

Overview:

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Poultry
🔍 Keywords: Meat, Kid Friendly, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy 🍽️ Recipe Yield: 1 2lb. meatloaf

Description:

This delightful Spinach Stuffed Turkey Loaf recipe holds a special place in my heart as it comes straight from my sister’s kitchen. With three energetic kids, she swears by this dish as one of her secret weapons to get them excited about healthy eating. Not only is it packed with wholesome ingredients, but its mesmerizing spiral presentation makes it a hit with the little ones (and adults too!). Plus, let’s not forget how incredibly delicious it tastes!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 egg
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a 9×12-inch baking pan with waxed paper.

2. Prepare the Meat Mixture:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, milk, tomato juice, black pepper, and half of an egg.
   • Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

3. Assemble the Loaf:

   • Spread the ground turkey mixture onto the prepared baking pan, forming a rectangle shape.
   • Evenly sprinkle the frozen chopped spinach over the meat mixture.
   • Next, layer the shredded cheddar cheese and grated parmesan cheese on top of the spinach.

4. Roll and Seal:

   • Carefully roll the meat mixture, starting from one of the longer sides, into a tight cylinder, similar to a jelly-roll.
   • Press the ends to seal the seam to prevent any filling from escaping during baking.

5. Bake:

   • Place the rolled turkey loaf seam-side down in the baking pan.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour.

6. Prepare the Topping:

   • In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard until well combined.

7. Add Topping and Finish Baking:

   • After the first hour of baking, remove the turkey loaf from the oven.
   • Spoon the prepared topping mixture evenly over the loaf.
   • Return the loaf to the oven and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the top is golden brown.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once baked to perfection, allow the Spinach Stuffed Turkey Loaf to cool slightly before slicing.
   • Serve warm slices of this delicious, wholesome dish to your family and watch as they devour every last bite with delight!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 2183.2
• Fat Content: 107.3g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 44.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 801mg
• Sodium Content: 4046.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 115.1g
  • Fiber Content: 13.1g
  • Sugar Content: 50.7g
• Protein Content: 198.5g

This Spinach Stuffed Turkey Loaf is not only a wholesome and flavorful meal option but also a great way to sneak in some veggies for the little ones. With its simple preparation and impressive presentation, it’s bound to become a family favorite in no time!