Keto Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

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  • prep time

    prep time

    20 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    1 h 0 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 20 min

Keto Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

25 ratings

Your taste buds change as you age! Many adults have come to not appreciate beef quite like they used to, but ground turkey makes a wonderful substitute that is flavorful, sits lighter in the stomach, and is healthier! This turkey meatloaf is stuffed with gooey cheese and topped with baked marinara sauce. Yum!

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    3.2 g

  • Fiber

    0.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    3.8 g

  • Protein

    51.7 g

  • Fats

    39.7 g

580 cals

Keto Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

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Ingredients

  • Ground Turkey

    Ground Turkey

    2 pound

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    ¾ cup, shredded

  • Salt

    Salt

    ¾ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper, Ground

    Black Pepper, Ground

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Garlic, Powder

    Garlic, Powder

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Onion Powder

    Onion Powder

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    1 teaspoon

  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Parsley

    Parsley

    ¼ cup, chopped

  • Mozzarella Cheese

    Mozzarella Cheese

    1 cup, shredded

  • Marinara Sauce, Store Bought

    Marinara Sauce, Store Bought

    ⅓ cup

  • Mozzarella Cheese

    Mozzarella Cheese

    1 cup, shredded

Recipe Steps

steps 5

1 h 20 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine the ground turkey with the shredded parm, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, and fresh chopped parsley (you can use dried if you don’t have fresh on hand, but fresh tastes better).
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Lightly spray a loaf pan or rectangular baking dish. Press half the ground tukey mix into the pan, creating a pocket in the middle. Load the pocket in the center of the loaf with the first amount of shredded mozzarella.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Press the second amount of ground turkey over the bottom half of the loaf, making sure to seal the edges so the cheese doesn’t squeeze out during baking. Spread the marina sauce over the top of the loaf, and sprinkle about 2 TB of additional mozzarella over the top.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Bake the meatloaf for about 60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads at least 165 degrees fahrenheit.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Allow the meatloaf to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 slices. Enjoy!
    Step 5

Comments 27

  • Neednewknees

    Neednewknees a year ago

    This was surprisingly good! With no egg or type of flour - I thought it would be crumbly and dry - but it was very tasty!

    • Artist

      Artist 2 years ago

      Awesome

      • Bev

        Bev 2 years ago

        If I choose to omit the cheese, how do I adjust the macros to reflect correct calories & fat content

        • UpbeatAvocado171203

          UpbeatAvocado171203 5 months ago

          put mayo in meat mix. Its so much moister and yummy.

        • Artist

          Artist 2 years ago

          I use fat free, if that helps.

      • Mrian

        Mrian 2 years ago

        Added a little bacon fat

        • Luvlybrwneyez

          Luvlybrwneyez 3 years ago

          Is there a similar recipe without cheese?

          • SpectacularCauliflower408748

            SpectacularCauliflower408748 3 years ago

            My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I made one mistake in preparation, but it still worked. I'm blind, so accidentally took out a pound of turkey and a pound of pork, so it ended up being a mixture. Next time I'll be doing it as written, but the pork was still amazing with this!

            • Jcaplan

              Jcaplan 3 years ago

              How does one change ingredients to log recipe? Like from turkey to chicken?

              • Anonymous

                Anonymous 3 years ago

                Found it very dense and dry. I think I used to lean turkey. Crumbled it up the next day and mixed with Marinara Sauce and served over Spaghetti Squash. It was very good

                • Llynch102

                  Llynch102 4 years ago

                  Swapped out Turkey for Chicken, but very delicious!

                  • garlicsandra

                    garlicsandra 4 years ago

                    Dear recipewriter Jessica: I'm about to make this turkey meatloaf. Do you think it would work to mix the cheese into the meat instead of having a pocket of cheese? I see some people had trouble with it running out. I'm amazed there's no eggs, but gues the cheese if the binder.

                    • Bren

                      Bren 4 years ago

                      Family did not care for this one at all... will stick with our pork and beef version.

                      • Tlevis

                        Tlevis 4 years ago

                        Tasty but I think I served it too soon. All the cheese poured out when I cut it. Next time I’ll let it sit for at least 30 mins before serving.

                        • Picabo0620

                          Picabo0620 4 years ago

                          This was really good although my cheese inside melted. But I would still make again.

                          • Pedersen65

                            Pedersen65 5 years ago

                            I found a new Barila marinara without sugar. Called Vero Gusto Heritage marinara. 1 net carb for 1/2 cup.

                            • H92allison

                              H92allison 5 years ago

                              What marinara sauce was used for this recipe?

                              • recipewriter

                                recipewriter 5 years ago

                                Reggano Marinara was used in the original recipe here (purchased at Aldi U.S.). Any basic marinara sauce should have similar nutritional value.

                            • Anonymous

                              Anonymous 5 years ago

                              I thought this recipe was awesome!

                              • Isaiahfc95

                                Isaiahfc95 5 years ago

                                Woul it be okay if I use ground beef

                                • recipewriter

                                  recipewriter 5 years ago

                                  Yes! Please note this will change you protein and fat macros if you replace the turkey.

                              • Janice

                                Janice 5 years ago

                                I switched the ground turkey for ground chicken. I also had a little extra sauce as this can be kind of meaty. Also I didn’t have shredded mozzarella so chopped up mozzarella. Either way this is a very satisfying meal!

                                • Jess

                                  Jess 5 years ago

                                  Can I use grated Parmesan instead of using shredded and how much would I use? Thank u!

                                  • recipewriter

                                    recipewriter 5 years ago

                                    Grated parmesan should be okay here, since it is used as a binder for the meatloaf. I would reduce the amount from 3/4 cup to 1/2 cup.

                                • Francesca

                                  Francesca 5 years ago

                                  My husband and I loved this recipe. It was moist, delicious and filling. Great job!

                                  • Torinoraine

                                    Torinoraine 5 years ago

                                    Used rotel and decreased mozzarella cheese I am trying to figure out what the calories would be protein carbs and fat

                                    • recipewriter

                                      recipewriter 5 years ago

                                      Protein and carbohydrates each contain 4 calories per gram, and fat contains 9 calories per gram. Hope this helps you!