Easy Micro-Turkey Meatloaf is such a wonderful weeknight dinner that comes together faster than you can say “delicious!” This recipe is perfect when you want something hearty and homemade without spending hours in the kitchen, dear.
What makes this little meatloaf so special is how the applesauce keeps the turkey moist and tender while adding just a hint of natural sweetness. The oats bind everything together beautifully, and those warm spices—garlic powder and onion powder—make your kitchen smell absolutely heavenly.
I love serving this with a simple salad and some roasted vegetables, and the leftovers make the most satisfying sandwiches the next day. This is the kind of comforting dish that reminds me why family dinners around the table are what life’s all about.
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Easy Micro-Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound Ground Turkey
- 0.5 cup Applesauce
- 0.5 cup Oats
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except bbq sauce.
- In a microwave steamer basket, form meat mixture into a ring.
- Cover with bbq sauce.
- Place about 1/4 cup of water in bottom of steamer.
- Microwave uncovered 14 to 16 mins or until meat thermometer reads 170.
