Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce
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4.9
Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce
Description
The Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce brings together grated zucchini squeezed dry, minced onion and diced red pepper for moisture and mild sweetness. Seasoned breadcrumbs help bind the mixture along with BBQ sauce, egg, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and lean ground turkey. The mixture is formed into five small loaves in a loaf pan, topped with halved bacon slices, and finished with extra BBQ sauce on each.
Baking at 350°F for about 25 minutes cooks the meatloaves through while allowing the bacon to brown and the BBQ sauce glaze to set. The bacon adds a smoky, savory note and a contrasting texture to the tender meatloaf. This recipe portion size is ideal for individual servings or small gatherings.
The combined ingredients create a flavorful, moist meatloaf with vegetable inclusions that balance the ground turkey. The smoked paprika and BBQ sauce contribute depth and smoky sweet flavors, fitting well as a main dish alongside sides such as vegetables, salads, or grains.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup zucchini all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel, grated
- 2 tbsp onion (minced)
- 2 tbsp red pepper diced
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (you can use gluten-free crumbs too)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce Kansas City
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1.3 lb ground turkey raw, 93% lean
- 5 lices Bacon cut in half, center cut
- 2 1/2 tbsp BBQ sauce Kansas City
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray the petite loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, onion, red pepper, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, egg, paprika and salt. Add the turkey and combine until mixed through.
- Create 5 equal loafs and place them into the loaf pan. Place the 2 bacon halves over each loaf and top each with 1/2 tbsp additional BBQ sauce.
- Bake about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1loaf | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Sodium | 940mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7.5g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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