Freeezer Turkey Meatloaf
When life is busy, there’s nothing better than a freezer meal ready to pop in your slow cooker for a delicious and healthy family dinner. This Freezer Meal Turkey Meatloaf is a family favorite and perfect for the busy nights when you don’t have time to cook!
Servings 6
Calories 235kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs see notes for gluten free
- 1/2 cup milk see notes for dairy/gluten free
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix panko and milk and set aside for 5 minutes
- Mix turkey, seasoning, egg and soaked panko in bowl until just combined
- Form into loaf and wrap tightly with plastic wrap
- Place in larger freezer bag
- Mix together BBQ sauce, tomato paste and sugar
- Place in small freezer bag then place into larger freezer bag
- Remove air and seal
- Freeze for up to 3 months
- Thaw fully in fridge overnight before cooking
- To cook: place in slow cooker, cover and set to high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-9 until meatloaf reaches internal temp of 160 degrees F
- Brush sauce mixture over cooked meatloaf and let heat through in slow cooker another 15-20 minutes before serving
Notes
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To make gluten-free, use gluten free panko breadcrumbs and reduce breadcrumbs and milk to 1/4 cup each
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Can use regular or unsweetened unflavored dairy-free milk like almond milk
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If adding veggies, use root veggies like potatoes and carrots that will hold up well to cooking all day
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Carrots and some other root veggies can be frozen but potatoes do not freeze well so they will need to be added fresh at cooking time
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg