Turkey Oatmeal Meatloaf with Apricot Glaze
While my son was reviewing this turkey oatmeal meatloaf recipe with me, he was surprised at some of the ingredients, so he asked: “Have we been eating carrots and celery all these years? Oatmeal too?” I replied with a proud “Yes!” Disenchanted, my twenty-year-old uttered: “Ignorance was bliss…”
Truth be told, I always did my best to sneak in veggies in whatever my kids were eating. Dishes like soups, meatloaves, meatballs, and any one pot meal are a perfect vehicles for vegetables. I loved working on recipes that were able to camouflage those colorful intruders and deceive the unsuspected clients, i.e. my children. I’d say: “You don’t have to eat it, just try it.” Kids always had my permission to spit it out…no judgement, no reprimand. Today, anytime I serve a dish that my family enjoys, all I hear is: “Don’t tell us what’s in it because it is really good”.
This turkey oatmeal meatloaf recipe will not disappoint. You can easily double it for a larger gathering or to enjoy the next day on sandwiches. After spending time in your fridge, this meatloaf will slice like a dream. For more family favorites, check out Mama’s Crispy Chicken Fritters and Hanna’s Chicken Stew .
Turkey Oatmeal Meatloaf with Apricot Glaze
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Oatmeal
- 1/3 cup Half-and-Half or whole milk
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Onions medium, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Carrots shredded
- 2 stalks Celery finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 20 oz. Turkey ground
- 1/3 cup Parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Dry Italian seasonings Basil, Oregano, Marjoram, Rosemary
- Pepper to taste
- Kosher Salt to taste
Apricot Glaze
- 3 tbsp Apricot preserves
- 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Red Pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine oatmeal and half and half. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a saute pan. Over medium heat cook the onions, carrots, and celery until golden brown, approximately 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl with the softened oatmeal stir in eggs and add cooked vegetables.
- Add ground turkey.
- Add Dry Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic, fresh parsley, and mix well.
- On a sheet pan shape 4 individual meat loafs or just one.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until meatloaf is golden brown.
- Cover meatloaf generously with the apricot glaze and send it back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
Apricot Glaze
- Combine preserves, vinegar, and salt in a small saucepan and stir over low heat.
- Stir until the consistency of syrup. Turn off the heat.
- Add red pepper flakes.
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