Spiced Holiday Turkey Meatloaf with Cranberry Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Moist turkey meatloaf infused with warm holiday spices and topped with a tangy cranberry glaze for a festive main course. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs ground turkey, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground turkey
1 small, finely chopped onion
3, minced garlic cloves
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground turkey, 1 small finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup milk. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp dried sage, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the meat mixture and fold in evenly.
Step 3: Shape the mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet or loaf pan. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar until smooth.
Step 4: Spread the cranberry glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
Step 5: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.