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Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites

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Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf BitesCatherine McCord
Cooks' Note

This recipe was originally published on Weelicious as "Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites".

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup baby carrots, chopped
1 large egg
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon italian herbs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound lean ground turkey

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spray a nonstick mini muffin tin with vegetable oil cooking spray or grease with oil.

    Step 2

    Place the zucchini, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic clove into the food processor and pulse until everything is in tiny pieces.

    Step 3

    Add the egg, worchestershire sauce, herbs, bread crumbs, cheese, and turkey. Pulse until everything is combined.

    Step 4

    Place about a tablespoon of the meatloaf mixture in the muffin pans and pack down with a spoon.

    Step 5

    Bake until the mini turkey loaves are cooked through or an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.

    Step 6

    This recipe can also be baked in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and baked for 50 minutes. To Freeze: After baking, let bites come to room temperature, place in a ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 3 months. When ready, defrost over night in the fridge and place in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes to reheat.

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