Description

These crazy delicious cheesy BBQ turkey mini meatloaves are stuffed with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and so much amazing flavor. Easy weeknight comfort-food recipe. Serve with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli or mashed potatoes and side salad for a balanced meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tsp. EVOO

2 bell peppers, minced

1 yellow onion, minced

1 8 oz. package mushrooms, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. ground turkey

2 Tbsp. BBQ sauce

1/2 c. panko

1 egg

1 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. chipotle powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 c. shredded medium cheddar

Topping:

1/4 c. BBQ sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium skillet heat EVOO over medium high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, mushrooms; saute until soft and tender, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Cool slightly.

In a large bowl combine ground turkey, bell pepper mixture, BBQ sauce, panko, egg, paprika, chipotle powder, salt, pepper and cheddar. Shape into four even loaves and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake the mini meatloaves for 20 minutes. Brush the tops evenly with 1/4 c. BBQ sauce and bake for another 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 160 degrees.

Notes

I find it’s much easier and faster to mince the veggies using a food processor.

Use any ground meat you like: ground beef, chicken, pork or any combo.

Change up the cheese: sharp cheddar, pepper jack, monterey jack, provolone, fontina, mozzarella or any combo you like!

Keywords: meatloaf, meatloaf recipe, comfort food, bbq, weeknight meal, make-ahead, meal prep, cheddar, cheesy, turkey, baked