Easy Juicy Classic Moist Turkey Meatloaf My FailProof - Food55

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (680 g) ground turkey (preferably 93% lean; dark/white blend works fine)
• 3/4 cup (75 g) plain breadcrumbs (or panko)
• 1 large egg (50 g)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk (or low-fat milk; can substitute unsweetened almond milk)
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup / 130 g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 8 g)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 g) Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp (8 g) chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried parsley)
• 1 tsp (1 g) dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
• 1 tsp (6 g) kosher salt (adjust to taste) — or 3/4 tsp table salt
• 1/2 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for sautéing onions)
• For the glaze: 1/2 cup (120 g) ketchup
• For the glaze: 2 tbsp (25 g) brown sugar, packed
• For the glaze: 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• For the glaze: 1 tsp (5 g) Dijon mustard
• For the glaze: Optional pinch cayenne or smoked paprika for heat/smoke
• Optional mix-ins (choose 1–2): 1/2 cup (60 g) grated carrot (adds moisture and sweetness)
• Optional mix-ins (choose 1–2): 1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped mushrooms (sautéed and drained)
• Optional mix-ins (choose 1–2): 1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan (adds umami; cut salt elsewhere)