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Mexican Meatloaf

This easy, 1-bowl Mexican meatloaf is made with ground turkey, cheese, chilies and salsa! It's perfect for a hands-off dinner the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Yield: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey (see notes)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¾ cup salsa, divided
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • extra cheese and salsa, for serving, if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up if desired.
  • In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients (using just ½ cup salsa). Mix well. I start with a fork to get it going then use my hands so I don’t overwork it.
  • Turn the meatloaf mixture out onto the baking sheet and shape into a loaf, about 8 inches long.
  • Top with remaining ¼ cup salsa and bake at 400 for 45 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Remove and let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

Ground turkey: Lean ground turkey (the 93% lean kind) is my go-to for meatloaf. My package from the grocery store is usually 1.25 pounds, but I’ve also made this with a 1-pound package and that was fine, too. You could probably also substitute lean ground beef or use ground chicken if you prefer.
Onion: Make sure to chop it finely so you don't have big chunks of onion in your meatloaf. You could also grate it if you prefer.
Salsa: Use your favorite jarred salsa and whatever heat level you prefer - mild, medium or hot. I would stay away from any sort of bean-based or fruity salsa for this recipe.
Breadcrumbs: I use store-bought plain breadcrumbs for this recipe. You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this meatloaf gluten free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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