Parmesan Crusted Turkey Meatloaf (Printable)
Lean turkey meatloaf with Italian herbs and crispy Parmesan crust
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meatloaf Mixture
01 - 1.5 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup milk
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 2 tbsp ketchup
→ Parmesan Crust
13 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
15 - 2 tbsp melted butter
16 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Topping
17 - 1/4 cup ketchup
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp ketchup. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
03 - Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet or transfer to the loaf pan, smoothing the top.
04 - Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf.
05 - In a separate bowl, mix together grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, and melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse clumps. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the ketchup layer.
06 - Bake for 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the crust is golden brown.
07 - Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cheesy crust transforms humble turkey into something special
- It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture makes for a tough, dense loaf
- The crust needs the full 50 minutes to get properly crispy
03 -
- Mix the crust ingredients with your fingers for the best clumps
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking