BBQ Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Loaves – IGE Inspired

Do you ever just see a recipe and know that it’s just gonna be that good?

My exact thoughts after stumbling across these Iowa Girl Eats mini BBQ cheddar meatloaves!

This girl’s got some fabulous food ideas might I add

Since I had some ground turkey on hand and the most amazing apple butter bbq sauce that needed using, I modified her fabulous idea into one that fit my ingredient profile…

And a quick change-up by not caramelizing the onion ahead of time was a much welcomed short-cut to fit my busy-night-before-Key West-schedule!

These turkey loaves came together in no time and baked up just perfectly in the oven too…

And with a side of mac n’ cheese & mixed veggies were definitely a recipe that will be added to my dinner dish repertoire!!

Maybe yours too?

Up next…

Told you I’d been doing at least some cooking around here!

Low fat. Cheesy. Egg noodles. Spinach. You catch my drift….?

This recipe turned out so much better than expected that (1) I surprised myself and (2) I can’t wait to share and (3) a certain skeptical someone may have eaten two helpings with their dinner

I mean, just sayin…

See you soon!!

BBQ Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Loaves – IGE Inspired
Makes 4 loaves

1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic, minced
1 egg
4 tblsp panko bread crumb
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
3 tblsp barbecue sauce* + 1 spoonful for each meatloaf
salt and pepper

* I used McCutcheon’s apple butter bbq sauce but any sweet bbq sauce will work

1. Whisk egg in a large bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, panko and a sprinkle of s&p. Fold in ground turkey, bbq sauce (set aside spoonfuls to top loaves) and cubed cheddar cheese - get those hands dirty!

2. Form into 4 smaller oblong shaped loaves and place onto lightly oiled baking sheet lined with foil. Spoon remaining bbq sauce on top, spreading evenly.

3. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes or until meatloaves are cooked through all the way.

Serve!

9 Responses to BBQ Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Loaves – IGE Inspired

Erica | 01/23/2013 at 1:59 pm | Reply

Mmmmm!! Ground turkey rocks. And i need to find similar bbq sauce! How does the man like your fabulous cooking?
- smlane | 01/23/2013 at 3:27 pm | Reply
  
  Yes, you would love that sauce! And I’m thinking he’s a happy diner so far, haven’t heard any complaints at least!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables | 01/23/2013 at 2:17 pm | Reply

Dang girl, you’ve been cookin up a storm!
Kacy | 01/23/2013 at 3:52 pm | Reply

This looks FABULOUS! And the next recipe has me dying of anticipation as well
- smlane | 01/24/2013 at 2:39 am | Reply
  
  Oh girl, I think (hope?) you’ll love it! I honestly thought it would be “just something to use up the ingredients I had on hand” but ended up enjoying it wayyyy more than I anticipated!
McCBlogger | 01/23/2013 at 8:57 pm | Reply

These are wonderful! I know what I am cooking for dinner tonight. And thank you from the McCutcheon’s Apple Products family for sharing out Apple Butter BBQ with your readers!
- smlane | 01/24/2013 at 2:39 am | Reply
  
  I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!! And I hope more folks get to try this fabulous apple butter bbq sauce, it’s just too good not to share
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl | 01/24/2013 at 2:36 am | Reply

Those mini meat loaves are just TOO CUTE!

I am pretty excited to see this upcoming recipe that you will be sharing. With those ingredients, it has to be good!
Allison @ Life's a Bowl | 02/06/2013 at 12:56 pm | Reply

BBQ turkey meatloaf is one of our favorites! I’ve always used a muffin tin versus shaping them out myself but will have to give it a try… And your noodle recipe [I skipped ahead, I'm behind a few days ] looks delic!