Description
This Healthy Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a comforting and nutritious meal made with simple ingredients like lean ground turkey, oats, and fresh vegetables. Baked to perfection and paired with creamy mashed potatoes using skim milk and butter, it’s a wholesome family favorite that balances flavor and health.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the meatloaf.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, oats, chopped onions, minced garlic, egg, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Meatloaf: Form the turkey mixture into a loaf shape and place it into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake Meatloaf: Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until it is cooked through, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety.
- Prep Potatoes: While the meatloaf bakes, peel and chop the potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the chopped potatoes in salted water and boil them until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 15–20 minutes.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the boiled potatoes well, then mash them while gradually adding the skim milk and butter until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
- Serve: Plate slices of the meatloaf alongside the creamy mashed potatoes for a complete, hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley to the meatloaf mixture.
- Make sure not to overmix the meatloaf ingredients to keep it tender.
- You can substitute ground turkey with lean ground beef or chicken if preferred.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf is fully cooked.
- To make the mashed potatoes dairy-free, substitute butter and skim milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
