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Apple Cheddar Turkey Mini-Meatloaves

These Apple Cheddar Turkey Mini-Meatloaves are the perfect mix of savory and sweet! Made with lean ground turkey, sharp cheddar, and fresh grated apple, they’re juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Baked in a muffin tin for perfect portions, they’re great for meal prep, kid-friendly, and freezer-friendly. A wholesome, delicious dinner everyone will love!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground Turkey
  • ½ cup onion finely diced
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese or whatever you have on hand
  • ½ rolled oats
  • ½ chicken broth
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 large apple peeled and grated
  • ½ tsp Course Sea Salt normal sized pinch
  • ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Course black pepper

Method
 

  1. Grease two 12 count muffin pans
  2. Add turkey, onion, salt, pepper, egg and rolled oats to a large mixing bowl
  3. Using a cheese grater grate cheese directly into mixing bowl.
  4. Peel apple, then grate directly into the mixing bowl
  5. Stir mixture and combined; adding chicken broth as you go. May need an extra splash or two of the chicken broth to ensure it is moist enough
  6. Using standard ice cream scope, scope the turkey mixture until the muffin pan.
  7. Bake at 375degrees for 20-30minutes; The mini-meatloaves will be brown on top and slightly crispy around the edges
  8. Enjoy!
  9. **These work really well frozen. Be sure to cook before freezing.

Notes

Meal Prep & Storage Tips

  • Freezing: Cooked mini-meatloaves freeze well. Store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to eat.
  • Serving Suggestions: Pair with roasted veggies, a side salad, or mashed sweet potatoes for a balanced meal.