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Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites

Meatloaf is THE ultimate all American food. My Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites are perfect for the whole family because it's fast, easy and packed with vegetables! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 50 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup baby carrots (about 8), chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon worsteshire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (whole wheat preferably)
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray a nonstick mini muffin tin with vegetable oil cooking spray or grease with oil.
  3. Place the zucchini, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic clove into the food processor and pulse until everything is in tiny pieces.
  4. Add the egg, worchestershire sauce, herbs, bread crumbs, cheese, and turkey. Pulse until everything is combined.
  5. Place about a tablespoon of the meatloaf mixture in the muffin pans and pack down with a spoon.
  6. Bake until the mini turkey loaves are cooked through or an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.

Notes

  • * This recipe can also be baked in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and baked for 50 minutes.
  • To Freeze: After baking, let bites come to room temperature, place in a ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 3 months. When ready, defrost over night in the fridge and place in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes to reheat.
  • * This recipe can also be baked in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and baked for 50 minutes.
  • To Freeze: After baking, let bites come to room temperature, place in a ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 3 months. When ready, defrost over night in the fridge and place in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes to reheat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50

% Daily Value*

Calories 50kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.