Gluten-Free Turkey Meatloaf (Dairy-Free)

Flavorful and tender, this gluten-free turkey meatloaf is a delicious alternative to regular meatloaf. A tasty main that comes together easily, this homemade meatloaf is great with mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce! Totally dairy-free too.

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Easy Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf ranks high on my list of classic comfort foods, and if you love meatloaf like I do, but want a slightly healthier version that doesn’t use red meat, then this simple but tasty turkey meatloaf is for you!

It’s still incredibly flavorful and moist, and I know you and your family will be asking for seconds!

(Don’t eat meat? You can make a vegetarian meatloaf instead!)

Why This Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients for making this gluten-free dairy-free turkey meatloaf are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Easy to Make: Preparing the meatloaf is as easy as mixing all the ingredients together to get a homogeneous mixture, which you transfer to a loaf pan and bake. Then top with a delicious BBQ sauce and enjoy!
• Totally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free: The best part is that this recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for this gluten-free turkey meatloaf recipe.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Olive Oil: I used extra virgin olive oil, but you can use whichever vegetable oil you prefer (sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc).
• Onion: I used a yellow onion, but you can also use white onions or red onions.
• Ground Turkey: Since this is a recipe for ground turkey meatloaf, ground turkey is a key ingredient. However, if you wish to make a meatloaf but don’t want to use ground turkey, you can also use ground chicken, ground pork, ground beef, or a mix of different ground meats.
• Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds a beautiful flavor to this recipe, so I highly recommend adding it in.
• Mustard: I used Dijon mustard, but you can use any other types of mustard that you prefer (such as yellow mustard, honey mustard, etc.).
• Worcestershire Sauce: I used gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular Worcestershire sauce instead.
• Panko Breadcrumbs: To keep this recipe gluten-free, I’ve used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. You may also use regular gluten-free breadcrumbs. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular panko breadcrumbs instead.
• Egg: The eggs helps to better bind the meatloaf ingredients together, so make sure you add it in.
• Almond Milk: I like using an unsweetened version of my homemade almond milk, but you may also use another unsweetened non-dairy milk (cashew milk, soy milk, rice milk, etc.). Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, regular milk will do.
• Dried Herbs: For the dried herbs, I used a mix of dried parsley and dried oregano. Go ahead and use whichever dried herbs you prefer or have on hand.
• Granulated Garlic: If you don’t have granulated garlic, garlic powder will work too.
• Brown Sugar: I used dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar or coconut sugar will work just as well. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using brown granulated monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 brown sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).
• BBQ Sauce (Barbecue Sauce): I used gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular BBQ sauce instead. If you don’t wish to use BBQ sauce, tomato sauce will work just as well.

How to Make Gluten-Free Turkey Meatloaf (Step by Step):

1. Preheat and Line

Preheat the oven to 380F and line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Sauté Onions

Sauté the diced onion in olive oil for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are tender and caramelized.

3. Combine Meatloaf Ingredients

Place the ground turkey in a large bowl, then add the sautéed onions, garlic, egg, mustard, and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.

Add the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, almond milk, dried herbs, granulated garlic, ground black pepper and salt.

4. Mix Well to Combine

Mix everything thoroughly to get a homogeneous meat mixture.

5. Transfer Mixture to Pan and Bake

Transfer the turkey meatloaf mixture to the prepared parchment-lined loaf pan, smoothing it out on top. Bake for about 40 minutes.

6. Brush with BBQ-Sugar Mixture and Bake Again

Transfer the meatloaf from the loaf pan to a baking sheet and brush the top of the meatloaf with a mixture of dark brown sugar and BBQ sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes.

7. Slice, Garnish and Serve

Slice the gluten-free turkey meatloaf into 8 even slices. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Storing: To store, place any leftover turkey meatloaf in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before eating.
• Freezing: To freeze, let the meatloaf cool to room temperature before wrapping in aluminum foil, then placing it in a freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months. Allow the frozen meatloaf to thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before heating up in the oven or microwave and eating.

What to Eat with Turkey Meatloaf:

• Mashed Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Green Beans (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Homemade Cranberry Sauce (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Cauliflower Mash

Other Gluten-Free Turkey Recipes to Make:

• Easy Turkey Meatballs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Turkey Burgers (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Turkey Thighs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Turkey Bolognese (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Homemade Turkey Gravy (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Gluten-Free Main Dishes to Cook:

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Flavorful and tender, this gluten-free turkey meatloaf is a delicious alternative to regular meatloaf. A tasty main that comes together easily, it’s great with mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce! Totally dairy-free too.

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Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons gluten-free BBQ sauce

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Instructions

1. Preheat and Line: Preheat the oven to 380F and line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Sauté Onions: Sauté the diced onion in olive oil for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are tender and caramelized.
3. Combine Meatloaf Ingredients: Place the ground turkey in a bowl, then add the sautéed onions, garlic, egg, mustard, and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. Add the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, almond milk, dried herbs, granulated garlic, ground black pepper and salt.
4. Mix Well to Combine: Mix everything thoroughly.
5. Transfer Mixture to Pan and Bake: Transfer the turkey meatloaf mixture to the prepared parchment-lined loaf pan, smoothing it out on top. Bake for about 40 minutes.
6. Brush with BBQ-Sugar Mixture and Bake Again: Transfer the meatloaf from the loaf pan to a baking sheet and brush the top with a mixture of dark brown sugar and BBQ sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes.
7. Slice, Garnish and Serve: Slice the gluten-free turkey meatloaf into 8 even slices. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

Olive Oil: I used extra virgin olive oil, but you can use whichever vegetable oil you prefer (sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc).

Onion: I used a yellow onion, but you can also use white onions or red onions.

Ground Turkey: Since this is a recipe for turkey meatloaf, ground turkey is a key ingredient. However, if you wish to make a meatloaf but don’t want to use ground turkey, you can also use ground chicken, ground pork, ground beef, or a mix of different ground meats.

Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds a beautiful flavor to this recipe, so I highly recommend adding it in.

Mustard: I used Dijon mustard, but you can use any other types of mustard that you prefer (such as yellow mustard, honey mustard, etc.).

Worcestershire Sauce: I used gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular Worcestershire sauce instead.

Panko Breadcrumbs: To keep this recipe gluten-free, I’ve used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular panko breadcrumbs instead.

Egg: The eggs helps to better bind the meatloaf ingredients together, so make sure you add it in.

Almond Milk: I like using an unsweetened version of my homemade almond milk, but you may also use another unsweetened non-dairy milk (cashew milk, soy milk, rice milk, etc.). Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, regular milk will do.

Dried Herbs: For the dried herbs, I used a mix of dried parsley and dried oregano. Go ahead and use whichever dried herbs you prefer or have on hand.

Granulated Garlic: If you don’t have granulated garlic, garlic powder will work too.

Brown Sugar: I used dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar or coconut sugar will work just as well. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using brown granulated monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 brown sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).

BBQ Sauce: I used gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular BBQ sauce instead.

Storing/Freezing: To store, place the gluten-free turkey meatloaf in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before eating. To freeze, let the meatloaf cool to room temperature before wrapping in aluminum foil, then placing it in a freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months. Allow the frozen meatloaf to thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before heating up in the oven or microwave and eating.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 60 mins
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American