Sheet Pan Meatloaf
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If there is one food that can make you feel warm, cozy, comfy and snug with just one bite it’s my Sheet Pan Meatloaf.
There is absolutely no substitute for this beloved comfort food, and these cute mini meatloaves are the perfect answer to a busy weeknight or relaxing weekend. This hearty and satisfying sheet pan meatloaf has great flavor in every bite and the sweet and sticky sauce on top adds more flavor. Plus the sauce adds moisture to these delicious mini turkey meat loaves.
If you’re wanting other comforting classics, you’ll have to try my Hamburger Macaroni, Slow Cooker Stroganoff, or my favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs.
What makes a great meatloaf? Most lovers of this classic meal will say that it needs to be flavor packed, moist and the top of the meatloaf should be smothered with a flavor boosting sauce . My Sheet Pan Meatloaf checks all the boxes, plus you won’t be exhausted at the end of your meal since they are so easy to make.
You can even prep them in the morning or the day before, so all you have to do is pop them in the oven at dinner time when you get home.
Reasons Why You Will Love my Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf
- Reduce your cooking time since these mini loaves cook quicker than one large meatloaf
- Sheet Pan meals are the answer to a quick and easy clean up!
- Every inch of the mini loaves is slathered with the yummy ketchup and brown sugar sauce.
- Put dinner on the table in half the time with these fast cooking, easy sheet pan mini meatloaves
- It’s convenient and easy to make with pantry staple ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Onions: Instead of chopping them finely by hand, you’ll blitz them in a food processor. Onions release moisture while they cook and help keep the mini meatloaves hydrated.
- Bell pepper: I like adding in a little red bell pepper which adds a slight sweetness and also adds moisture to the mini meat loaves too. You can feel free to leave out if you prefer.
- Garlic: Garlic adds depth of flavor to the meatloaf.
- Ground turkey: Is a great lean protein to add to your weekly meals.
- Egg: The egg adds moisture and helps bind the breadcrumbs
- Kosher salt: the pure salty taste enhances all the flavors in the mini meatloaves
- Panko breadcrumbs: helps bind the meatloaf, keeps it tender and keeps the ground turkey from being too sticky to work with. I haven’t tested this recipe out with any other breadcrumb but I am sure it would work fine.
- Ketchup: adds a subtle sweetness to the loaf
- Worcestershire: Worcestershire adds the umami rich flavor to the meatloaf
- Italian seasoning: adds an earthy, sweet and peppery flavor to the mini meatloaves
- Baby red potatoes: the light and creamy flavor of the baby red potatoes make them perfect for roasting
- Broccolini: the sweet, earthy flavor of broccolini is at it’s best when roasted
- Olive oil: oils with a higher smoke point and mild flavor are perfect when roasting vegetables, I prefer extra virgin olive oil.
Step by Step Directions
- Pulse the onions, bell peppers and garlic in a food processor.
- Mix the ground turkey, bell pepper mixture, seasonings bread crumbs and egg in a bowl until combined.
- Shape into 5 mini meatloaves and place on a baking sheet.
- Toss potatoes and broccolini with olive oil & garlic salt.
- Place broccolini with meatloaves and potatoes on their own baking sheet.
- Bake 20-25 minutes. Brush with ketchup mixture on top and bake for another few minutes.
Tips and Variations
- The great thing about meatloaf is that there are so many different sides that you can make with it. Substitute broccoli, carrots or cauliflower for the broccolini.
- Instead of baby red potatoes, you can use sweet potato, Russet potatoes, Yukon golds, or butternut squash.
- For different meat options, you can always substitute ground beef, ground chicken, or a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the ground turkey.
- Prepare everything in advance and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to have dinner.
FAQ
What can I substitute for ketchup ?
Tomato paste always works great, just add a little bit of Worcestershire sauce to mirror the consistency of ketchup.
What if I don’t have baby red potatoes?
You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes for the same flavor and texture.
How far in advance can I prep meatloaf before cooking?
You can keep the uncooked, tightly wrapped meatloaf in the refrigerator over night or up to 2 days.
How long can I store cooked meatloaf in the refrigerator?
Wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and you can keep the cooked meatloaf for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Sheet Pan Meatloaf (Mini Meatloaves)
Ingredients
For the meatloaf
- 1/2 small white onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
For the vegetables
- 16 oz. baby red potatoes, cut in half
- 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. garlic salt
Ketchup topping
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Pulse the roughly chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.1/2 small white onion, roughly chopped, 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped, 3 cloves garlic
- To a mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, garlic mixture, egg, salt, pepper, Panko breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire and Italian seasoning.1 lb. ground turkey, 1 large egg, 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup, 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Shape the meat into 5 mini meatloaves and place on one of the baking sheets.
- Toss the potatoes and broccolini with olive oil and garlic salt. Keep the veggies separated when tossing because we’re baking them on different sheet pans. Add a touch more olive oil if needed.16 oz. baby red potatoes, cut in half, 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 3/4 tsp. garlic salt
- Place the broccolini all around the meatloaves and place the potatoes on the other sheet pan, cut side facing down.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the ketchup topping together in a bowl. Brush the ketchup topping on top of each meatloaf and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temp of 165°F. (You might have a little leftover ketchup, you can serve it for dunking potatoes or adding more on to the meatloaf).1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 tsp. white vinegar, 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- Cook the potatoes an additional 5 minutes longer if needed.
- Let rest for 5 minutes then enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and you can keep the cooked meatloaf for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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This turkey meatloaf recipe is the very best of all I have tried. Texture and flavor were wonderful. I did only divide this into 2 small loaves. The only thing I would change is to use foil instead of parchment paper. The oven temp was too high for the parchment and it got too hot. Otherwise, potatoes and meatloaf are definitely keepers.
That’s a good tip about the parchment, I can make a note of that in the recipe. I appreciate it! So glad you liked it, thank you!
Can these be made ahead and frozen?
Hi good qiestion! Yes you can bake the meatloaf, cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap or foil then place in a zipper baggie, and then freeze for up to 3 months.
Thank you so much.
Another question for you, if I’d like to prep a couple of days in advance, is it recommended? And if so, how many?
* I’m going to a cottage and would like to prepare them before but make cook two days later.
You’re welcome! Good questions! So you can make the meatloaf, and then wrap them in foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight and cook the next day. I wouldn’t let them sit for any longer than that. Or you can freeze them, and let it defrost overnight in the fridge before making.
Making this for dinner tomorrow night and had a quick question. I don’t have a food processor, can I pulse the onion, bell pepper & garlic in a blender instead or should I just mince it? Also if I do use the blender do I put the garlic cloves in whole? Thanks
Hello! Either way you prefer will be fine 🙂 if you have a powerful blender you can just toss the cloves in whole. 🙂 hope you love it!
Quick and easy dinner. I used green beans instead of the broccolini and tasted great! We like bell pepper so I used a bit more ( and extra 1/4 of green bell pepper) and I only had purple onion! I was skeptical about the ground turkey but it had great flavor!Husband loved it and my picky 3 year old even ate the meatloaf and potatoes! Will definitely make again!
After cooking I added potatoes to the tray for the picture!
Looks amazing Dee Dee! Woo, thank you!! 🙂
This was amazing! Very easy and delicious!
Aw I am sooo glad. Thank you so much Pam!
This recipe was so delicious! The meatloafs were full of flavor and so easy to make. I subbed asparagus for the veggie since I didn’t have broccolinni and they were very tasty, but I would probably add them after about 5-8 minutes next time so they’re not overcooked. Adding this one to my recipe rotation! *photo missing a meatloaf bc my husband had already dished one up!
Love that your hubby had to swoop one up so fast! haha so glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thank you!
What a great idea! I subbed ground beef and cauliflower to have with the potatoes, since that’s what I had on hand. Huge hit with my three kids.
Hi Heather! Aw, I am so glad it turned out great for you! Love those swaps you made, sounds delicious. Thank you! xo, Tawnie
This was a delicious and easy dish to make. I only made the meatloaf with the sauce ( no veggies) My hubby said it had a lot of flavor and was moist. I will make this again.
yayyy I am so glad you and hubby enjoyed this one!! Thank you for making. xo, Tawnie
Delicious! Made with beef instead and it was a huge success! Total comfort food with easy clean up
That sounds delicious, I am so glad! Always a plus when clean up is easy too! Thank you 🙂 xo, Tawnie