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Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Spray a nonstick mini muffin tin with vegetable oil cooking spray or grease with oil.
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Place the zucchini, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic clove into the food processor and pulse until everything is in tiny pieces.
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Add the egg, worchestershire sauce, herbs, bread crumbs, cheese, and turkey. Pulse until everything is combined.
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Place about a tablespoon of the meatloaf mixture in the muffin pans and pack down with a spoon.
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Bake until the mini turkey loaves are cooked through or an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Don't Overwork the Mixture 🙌Mix the turkey, vegetables, and seasonings gently with your hands for just 1-2 minutes—overworking creates dense, tough meatloaf bites instead of tender ones.
- Pre-Cook Diced Vegetables 🥘Finely dice and sauté your carrots, peppers, onions, and zucchini for 3-4 minutes before mixing into the turkey to ensure they soften evenly and release their moisture, preventing soggy bites.
- Line Muffin Pans with Foil 📋Insert foil liners into your mini muffin cups before filling to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless while ensuring perfect-shaped bites.
- Toast Bread Crumbs First 🍞Lightly toast your bread crumbs in a skillet before adding to the mixture—this enhances their flavor and helps bind the meatloaf together more effectively than raw crumbs.
- Use an Instant-Read Thermometer ⏱️Check that your meatloaf bites reach exactly 165°F internal temperature for food safety, ensuring they're cooked through without drying out the lean turkey meat.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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