Gluten free turkey meatloaf is a hearty meal that tastes amazing! Not only does it taste delicious, but making this skillet meatloaf is also quick and easy! I always say that meals that I can just throw together on those busy days saves my sanity!
When you taste this healthy gluten free meatloaf, your taste buds will be dancing! Each bite is loaded with juicy ground turkey, Mexican cheese, panko bread crumbs, sweet diced tomatoes, and seasonings.
Ground turkey meatloaf is a classic meal that never gets old in my house. Even my kids and Mr. Fearless Dining will ask me to make this frequently. If you love meatloaf too, give this Southwestern Meatloaf Burgers recipe a try too!
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I have made a couple of guides that I would like to tell you about if you are just starting out with gluten free eating. The Ultimate Walmart Gluten Free Shopping Guide and Gluten Free Costco Shopping Guide both give you lots of tips and ideas. Even if you are a pro at gluten free dining, it is worth checking them out!
This is one of those recipes I like to call a stealth dinner. What is this? It is when dinner tastes so good, your kids LOVE it, but they don't know it is healthy! Healthy turkey meatloaf is our secret!
Your kids will also love this easy Gluten Free Sloppy Joe's recipe. You can make it with ground turkey or beef!
Which gluten free breadcrumbs?
You can use gluten free panko breadcrumbs, but there are lots of other options too! You can use any items that you tolerate that is gluten free. Oats would be a good choice, but make sure they are certified gluten free.
Crackers, cereal, and tortilla chips (like in this Southwestern Meatloaf recipe) are a few other options as long as they are gluten free as well. I have also used crushed gluten free pretzels like in this gluten free chicken parmesan recipe.
This dish is very forgiving and versatile. You can adjust the ingredients to fit your tastes. You are going to love this mouthwatering meatloaf masterpiece!
If you like a hearty breakfast, I highly recommend you try this easy Gluten Free Turkey Shakshuka recipe.
Instructions:
Step 1: Add all of your ingredients to a bowl including ground turkey meat, gluten free panko, eggs, roasted red peppers, basil, and seasonings. Mix well to blend.
If you don't have ground turkey, feel free to use another ground meat (or meat substitute!)
This is what your raw meatloaf mixture will look like.
Step 2: Put it into mini cast iron skillets, one 10-inch cast-iron skillet, or a bread loaf time.
Step 3: Add cheese and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes (depending on what you bake this recipe in.)
Optional tips:
Here are a few ideas that you can do to adjust the flavor of your gluten free turkey meatloaf.
- Ketchup - Once it is finished cooking, drizzle ketchup on top.
- Barbecue sauce - Poor a little bit of barbecue sauce on top right before you are ready to serve.
- Mozzarella cheese - swap out the Mexican shredded cheese for Mozzarella for a different flavor.
Recipe FAQ:
Yes, you can substitute the egg if you have dietary restrictions or can’t tolerate it. I recommend replacing with beef broth or tomato sauce. Use a ¼ cup, and you probably won’t even notice the difference.
You can tell if the turkey meatloaf is done a couple of ways. You can look at the color of the ground turkey and if it is cooked all the way through it is most likely done. You should also check the internal temperature by using a meat thermometer. It should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yes, you can freeze skillet turkey meatloaf. Cool any leftovers and then place in an airtight container. Keeping the turkey meatloaf in an airtight container will prevent freezer burn and preserve the flavors.
When you are ready to use, simply thaw out in the fridge overnight. Then you can heat it in the oven or microwave.
Side dish ideas:
Here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with gluten free turkey meatloaf:
- Crazy Good Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese
- Bacon Ricotta Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes With Leeks With Honey
📋 Recipe
Gluten Free Turkey Meatloaf
A flavorful, moist gluten free turkey meatloaf recipe filled with fire roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/3 cup gluten free panko
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fire-roasted red peppers
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- Add all of the ingredients except the mozzarella to a large bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well.
- Add the meatloaf mixture to a baking dish, cast iron pan, or what you have on-hand.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes depending on the depth of the dish you use to bake this meatloaf recipe. I used mini cast iron pans and it took 25 minutes.
- Use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is 160F degrees to know it is done baking.
Notes
You can bake this meatloaf recipe in a large cast-iron skillet or an 8x8 baking dish if you don't have the mini skillets.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 413Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 608mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 36g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
Sharon
This meatloaf looks delicious. A few questions. The shopping list mentions oregano but it is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. If so, is it minced or chopped and are the garlic and oregano minced or chopped. Thanks.
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Sharon, I add the basil into the meat but some prefer to sprinkle it on top. I minced the garlic, but chopping very finely works as well. Thank you!
Edyta
I love easy recipes like this, that you can just quickly whip up during the busy weeknights. It's a keeper!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Edyta 🙂