We love this Turkey Mini Meatloaf Recipe with a little salsa and cheese mixed in with the ground beef. A delicious ground turkey meatloaf made with turkey, salsa and cheese. These mini meatloaves are juicy and tender right out of the oven.
Mini Turkey Meatloaf – Perfect Little Mexican Meatloaves for a Delicious Family Meal!
This little mini meatloaf dinner is so easy to prepare and is one of our favorite meatloaves ever. We use ground turkey for this recipe, but you could easily substitute a lean ground beef as well.
Moist and juicy bites of saucy meatloaf that makes you want to keep this recipe handy for an easy weeknight meal that your family will love.
Simple Ingredients to Make Mini Meatloaf:
- Ground Turkey
- Breadcrumbs
- Salsa – use your favorite salsa
- Egg
- Cheddar Jack Cheese
How to Make Turkey Mini Meatloaf
STEP 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
STEP 2. Using a large bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients.
STEP 3. Carefully shape mixture into 4 meatloaves and place on the baking sheet.
STEP 4. Bake for 35 minutes or until cooked through.
STEP 5. Remove from the oven and spoon additional salsa on top of each loaf. Sprinkle with cheese. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes.
Delicious little Mexican Mini Meatloaves the whole family will love
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 small egg
- 1/2 cup cheddar jack cheese
- 3/4 cup salsa
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
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Using a large bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients.
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Carefully shape mixture into 4 meatloaves and place on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 35 minutes or until cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and spoon additional salsa on top of each loaf. Sprinkle with cheese. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes.
Meatloaf is a simple recipe to prepare, and leftovers heat up nicely. This is an easy recipe for a weeknight meal because it only has a few ingredients, and the cooking time is much shorter than a regular size meatloaf.
Use extra salsa and cheese to top your meatloaf if you wish! Save extra salsa for any leftovers you may want to heat up for lunch the next day.
Nothing beats a juicy meatloaf for a family dinner and this recipe won’t disappoint. It’s actually very easy to prepare and will leaves you just enough time to chop up a basic tossed salad to serve as a side dish.
Mini meatloaves make a great meal because everyone can get their own little meatloaf.
What to Serve with Mini Meatloaf Dinner?
We serve this turkey Mini Mexican Meatloaf with our scrumptious Mexican Street Rice with Corn side dish or Mexican Street Corn.
Want to serve with a super-duper delicious potato? Try our Ranch potatoes or redskins potatoes.
What Ground Turkey to Use in This Meatloaf Recipe?
We like to use a ground turkey with a little bit of fat and flavor. A ground turkey that is 85% lean and 15% fat.
How to Keep Mini Meatloaf Leftovers:
Meatloaf keeps well and will make a great lunch or dinner the next day. Just store any leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave.
What if I want To Freeze the Mini Meatloaf Before Cooking
Prepare the meatloaf according to the recipe but do not bake. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and then store in an airtight freezer bag for at least 3 months.
Try Some of Our Family Friendly Meatloaf Recipes:
Cheesy Meatloaf Recipe
Basic Meatloaf Recipe
Turkey Sweet Potato Meatloaf Recipe
Turkey Apple Meatloaf Recipe
Healthy Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
