It’s so fun to come across a new dinner recipe that my entire family enjoys. That’s why I’m so glad I came across this recipe for turkey mini meatloaves. The recipe, as it stood, wasn’t gluten-free, but with a few easy swaps and subs, I was able to convert it into a yummy gluten-free masterpiece (OK, I exaggerate when I say masterpiece, but it’s really delicious!)
Before I share the recipe, I want to first thank my friend Kimarie for passing it along. She told me it is a recipe that her entire family enjoys, so I feel honored that she shared it with me. I have to admit, at first I was skeptical to make this. I haven’t had much success with meatloaf, and it’s not really something I enjoy eating regularly. But I found this meatloaf recipe much more palatable and even delicious – the mini meatloaves cooked up really nice and it was almost like eating a savory meatball or even a baked hamburger!
Good gluten-free breadcrumbs can be hard to find. I recommend Ian’s brand gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. They really cook up nicely. (Ed. Note: You can get Ian’s GF products on Amazon with my affiliate link.)
Regardless, I cooked up this recipe, served it to my family one night alongside some brown rice and pineapple pepper salad, and they gobbled them up!
Houston, we have a winning [gluten-free] recipe indeed. I’ve already added this one to my meal planning binder.
Gluten-Free Mini Turkey Meat Loaves
June 21, 2016
While my family doesn't enjoy meatloaf often, these mini meatloaves are more like a cross between a delicious meatball and a mini hamburger. And now my family can't get enough of these savory meatloaf bites!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
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- Yields: 12 mini meatloaves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a medium skillet over medium high heat, saute onion for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds or until aromatic.
Add onion mixture to large mixing bowl and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
While onions are cooling, add 1 Tablespoon ketchup and hot sauce in a small dish, mix well, and set aside.
Add turkey, egg, 2 Tablespoons of ketchup, GF breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper. Mix well by hand.
Scoop turkey mixture into each of the 12 muffin cups.
Brush the mini meatloaves with ketchup/hot sauce mixture.
Place in oven for about 30-35 minutes until centers are cooked through.