Baked Turkey Meatloaf with Autumn Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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A comforting baked turkey meatloaf infused with warm autumn spices and fresh herbs, perfect for celebrating cozy holiday gatherings. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs ground turkey, bread crumbs, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground turkey
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 medium, finely chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 large egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, soak 3/4 cup bread crumbs in 1/3 cup milk for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs ground turkey, 1 finely chopped medium onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg to the soaked bread crumbs. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
Step 3: Transfer mixture to a loaf pan and shape evenly. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Spread this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Step 4: Bake for 50-55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze is caramelized on top. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.