Mini Turkey Meatloaves with BBQ Sauce Recipe
These Mini Turkey Meatloaves with BBQ Sauce are a delicious, protein-packed meal perfect for a quick dinner. Made with ground turkey, shredded carrots, and a flavorful blend of spices and BBQ sauce, these meatloaves are moist, tender, and topped with a caramelized BBQ glaze for extra taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini meatloaves
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs plain
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- ¼ cup shredded onion (white or yellow)
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Main Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
Topping
- Extra BBQ sauce for brushing on top
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients. Incorporate the egg, shredded carrot, shredded onion, and 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce to the dry mixture and mix well.
- Incorporate Ground Turkey. Add the ground turkey to the mixture and use your hands to combine thoroughly but gently, ensuring everything is mixed just until combined without overworking the meat.
- Shape Mini Meatloaves. Using a ½-cup measuring cup, portion the mixture evenly into six portions. Form each portion into a loaf shape approximately 1 inch thick and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Meatloaves. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each meatloaf registers 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Apply BBQ Glaze. Remove the meatloaves from the oven and brush each with about 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce to coat their tops evenly.
- Finish Baking. Return the meatloaves to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the BBQ sauce to become tacky and start to caramelize, adding a flavorful glaze.
- Rest and Serve. Let the mini meatloaves rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving. Enjoy your savory mini meatloaves!
Notes
- Using ground turkey keeps the meatloaves lean and healthy.
- Shredded carrot adds moisture and a subtle sweetness.
- Be careful not to overmix the meat to maintain a tender texture.
- Adjust BBQ sauce amount based on your sweetness preference.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure proper doneness and food safety.
- The mini size makes these meatloaves perfect for portion control and easy serving.
