Maple-Glazed Turkey Meatloaf with Cranberry Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A moist turkey meatloaf brushed with a sweet maple glaze, served alongside a tangy cranberry relish perfect for holiday dinners. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Shape the mixture into a loaf shape on a lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup maple syrup with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, then brush this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Step 3: Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze is caramelized. Remove from oven and let rest.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Step 5: Serve slices of the maple-glazed turkey meatloaf with a spoonful of warm cranberry relish on the side.