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Cranberry Turkey Meatloaf

This Cranberry Turkey Meatloaf is a cozy twist on a classic dinner favorite—moist, savory ground turkey packed with stuffing mix and topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food with a festive flair, perfect for holiday tables or easy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs lean ground turkey
  • 6 oz Stove Top stuffing mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 ¼ cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with foil and grease with spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, stuffing mix, eggs, salt, pepper, sage, and ¼ cup of cranberry sauce.
  3. Mix by hand until well combined.
  4. Press mixture evenly into prepared loaf pan.
  5. Spread remaining 1 cup of cranberry sauce over the top.
  6. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/cranberry-turkey-meatloaf/

Notes

  • You can use homemade or canned cranberry sauce—just be sure it’s the whole berry kind.
  • Ground chicken can be used as a substitute for turkey.
  • For a firmer texture, let the loaf rest longer before slicing.