If you like the sweet smoky flavor of BBQ sauce, then you'll love these petite turkey meatloaves combined with a little zucchini, my homemade Kansas City Style BBQ sauce, and bacon! A fun twist on an my classic Petite Turkey Meatloaf.
I've been playing around with this recipe for a few weeks to get it just right. This first started on the grill in foil pockets. When we go camping, my husband makes a meatloaf on the camp fire and we all really enjoy it. But doing this on the grill can yield different results depending on your grill so I decided to stick with the oven for more precision. Feel free to test this on the grill if you don't want to heat up the kitchen!
I love adding zucchini to the mix because it adds moisture to otherwise dry turkey. I've done this before in my turkey burgers and meatloaf cupcakes and it turns out great and no one knows it's in there! I've made this with both 99% lean turkey and 93% percent lean and we all like the 93% lean best. You can use either, the points remain the same. I used my homemade BBQ sauce, but you can certainly use any BBQ sauce you like. If you are watching your sodium, you could cut back on the bacon or eliminate it all together. Hope you enjoy!
Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 5 Serving Size: 1 loaf • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 259 • Fat: 10 g • Carbs: 17 g • Fiber: 1.2 g • Protein: 25 g • Sugar: 7.6 g
Sodium: 940 mg
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup grated zucchini, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
- 2 tbsp onion, minced
- 2 tbsp diced red pepper
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (use plain for dairy free)
- 1/4 cup Kansas City BBQ Sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1.3 lb raw 93% lean ground turkey
- 5 slices center cut bacon, cut in half
- 2 1/2 tbsp BBQ Sauce
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray a petite loaf pan
In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, onion, red pepper, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, egg, paprika and salt. Add the turkey and combine until mixed through.
Create 5 equal loafs and place them into the loaf pan. Place the 2 bacon halves over each loaf and top each with 1/2 tbsp additional BBQ sauce.
Bake about 25 minutes or until cooked through.






















This looks wonderful Gina! Can't wait to try it. I love how they are small and individual, would make great leftovers for lunch too! Thank You
ReplyDeleteI llooovvvee turkey meatloaf! This looks great!!
ReplyDeleteYum. That is all. :)
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get that pan?
ReplyDeleteI have one that I got from a Corningware store in a outlet mall. I think it was Baker's Secret brand.
DeleteI bought it on Amazon. The link is above in the directions.
DeletePampered Chef also has one
DeleteYou can buy them at Wal Mart...Target...any place like that.
DeleteCheck out my website at www.pamperedchef.biz/leishabahr LOVE mine!!!
DeleteI tried this recipe today!!! MMMm....It seemed a lil wet tho, anyways it was still VERY good!! and I got my pan like that a few years ago from walmart!!
DeleteYou had at bacon topped....
ReplyDeleteOMG..... wowowowow
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy going to do this rite away....thank you...
ReplyDeleteI have a similar recipe http://crystalmeth-odology.blogspot.com/2012/03/mini-bbq-meatloaf.html
ReplyDeleteHow long would you bake this if you were making this in a regular sized meatloaf pan?
ReplyDeleteI found your site last week, and am so impressed with your use of "forbidden" ingredients (like yummy bacon!) in healthy moderation. Especially with a blog that has "skinny" in the title :) There are so many recipes on here that I can't wait to try, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteIt's all about balance!! :)
DeleteSo excited to make this! I do not have a petite loaf pan and would like to make this tomorrow-- would I use the same temp and time to make it as one large loaf?
ReplyDeleteYes, but it will take longer to cook. You can look at my turkey meatloaf recipe for the time.
DeleteLook delicious! How many points without the bacon?? Thanks
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd like to know this too.
DeleteGina
ReplyDeleteI love this idea.
Look delicious! Gotta try this.Thanks for sharing
Gina
I think my husband is in love with you.
ReplyDeleteAww, that's sweet!
DeleteHa ha, my husband too.
DeleteLOL!
DeleteYUM! This recipe is a keeper!
ReplyDeleteGina! You spoil me so much with your gorgeous pictures (and of course delicious easy skinny recipes), so where's the finished plate picture?
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Lucy.
Made this tonight, it was fantastic...thank you so much. The whole family loved it...
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I love your blog. Thank you, thank you :)
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Do you think turkey bacon will work?
ReplyDeleteI just adore that pan!! I am already contemplating to use my normal muffin pans instead. How about that?
ReplyDeleteGina,
ReplyDeleteWe are going camping this weekend. How do you make it on a grill? Also, can you suggest some recipes that are easy for camping trips?
Make sure the foil has a tight seal, like little tents. Do them individually and I would put them on indirect heat so they don't burn. Open it after 25 minutes, and cut into one to see if it's cooked, if not leave it another 10 minutes or so.
DeleteFor those who don't have the mini meatloaf pan, I've seen mini meatloaves done in muffin pans with great results. I have no idea how it affects the cooking time, but its definitely an idea!
ReplyDeleteI too would like to do these on the grill in foil. Would appreciate directions for that, please.
ReplyDeleteCould you make this into patties?
ReplyDeleteSure, why not!
DeleteThis sounds delic! And I need to get my hands on one of those pans!
ReplyDeleteFor those without a pan I just form the meatloaf into a similar shape and bake on a cooling rack on a foil lined cookie sheet. It works great and any fat just drips below.
ReplyDeleteI made this last night in a muffin tin - my husband said it was "the best meatloaf he's ever had in his life"... and he loves meatloaf! I made it with baked rice w. peas AND beet salad -- both recipes from this very site. It was a Skinnytaste dinner and was a WINNER!!
ReplyDeleteMade this for dinner tonight and it is very good! My picky teenager even liked it! Thank you for another great recipe!
ReplyDeleteLove your recipes! Made this last night and it was a hit! Mahalo for sharing your awesome recipes...
ReplyDeleteIf I do it on the grill, Do I cook the bacon before hand or will it cook on the grill? I am grilling on coals, so how long does the meatloaf need to grill and how hot? Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteI would make sure the foil has a tight seal, like little tents. Do them individually and I would put them on indirect heat but at a high heat so they cook. You may need to move them a bit onto the coals at the end.
DeleteOh and don't cook the bacon, it will bake in the foil.
DeleteCould you replace the breadcrumbs with something else to eliminate some carbs?
ReplyDeleteYou can use oats instead, still has carbs but it's good for you!
DeleteHow do you think it would be if you subbed torn pieces of bread soaked in the egg for the bread crumbs?
ReplyDeleteSure, that would work.
DeleteThis was so good, I made it for dinner last night and everyone loved it. I added graded carrots and a lot more veggies than what it called for, so good. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThis sounds yummy! A great substitute for me when there are burgers on the grill. :) Definitely going to try it.
ReplyDeletedid you say bacon? then my husband would love it :) these look great!
ReplyDeleteCan it be done without breadcrumbs (gluten free)?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the cooking time if you do it in muffin pan (the 12 muffin ordinary size pan)?
ReplyDelete20 minutes maybe?
DeleteI'm not really that fond of ground turkey....could i use 96% lean ground BEEF instead???
ReplyDeleteSure, why not
ReplyDeleteMade these last night, and we're a complete hit. Also I found the multi loaf pan at William - Sonoma too.
ReplyDeleteMaking it tonight... can't wait!! It's been 3 weeks on the plan, and I've lost 8lbs and made probably 10 (at LEAST!) of your recipes in that time. Thanks for making healthy choices so tasty!
ReplyDeletecongrats jen!
DeleteGoing to try making this recipe, tonight. I don't know about the turkey for the meat but, going to give it a whirl. I am doing the KS City BBQ sauce, too. Zucchini from the garden and I needed to do something with it so, I thought why not try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteCan you make this as one whole loaf? I don't have that pan and I want to make this soon?
ReplyDeleteI made it as a loaf and cooked it for an hour at 350. Delicious! Just finished the leftovers tonight :)
DeleteThanks!! Making this tomorrow!
DeleteCan this meal be prepped ahead of time and then baked the following day? Thanks Gina!
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight and it was amazing! I didn't want to heat up my kitchen with the oven so I grilled them on the grill like I would a hamburger and just basted with the BBQ sauce after I turned them. The flavor was so good! Hubby loved them and I will be adding this to the rotation! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI made these last night and they were amazing. The boyfriend said they are on the make again list. The only thing that I had an issue with was the bacon did not get as crispy as either of really like it. So next time we will pre-cook the bacon a little bit. We made this w/the Roasted Parmesan Green Beans which was an excellent combination!
ReplyDeleteI made this last night as one whole loaf, baked at 350 for an hour. Worked fine. The zucchini is GENIUS. I had tried turkey meatloaf with 99% fat free meat before and it was disgusting. This was tender, juicy and very tasty. Thanks so much for a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIs the bacon what makes it tender
DeleteI have been making this since forever and my recipe is in all recipes website, the only diference is that you put BBQ sauce on them. Good for you
ReplyDeleteAny suggestion on substitutions for the egg? My little guy is deathly allergic.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Try it without and see if it works.
DeleteI just made these tonight in a muffin tin and they were FANTASTIC! Moist and loaded with flavor. I divided the meat into the 12 tins and cooked for 20 minutes; I then set the oven to broil, moved the rack up and broiled for 2 minutes to get the bacon crispy. Fantastic! Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious! The zucchini really helped the turkey stay moist, and it was full of flavor. Thank you for all the great recipes you share!
ReplyDeleteYes, please!! The next meatloaf I make definitely must be this one!! Have a great week!! :D
ReplyDeleteFound you on pinterest and have made a couple recipes - all really good :) Thanks for sharing recipes that I feel good about giving my family! I made this turkey meatloaf last night for dinner - it was so good! Used muffin tins, but I might have to get a petite loaf pan - so cute :) Anyways, I switched a couple things because I didn't feel like loading the kids up for a trip to the store, but it was amazing anyways. I have tried a TON of meatloaf recipes for my husband...he's just never liked it. His exact words on this one? "That's pretty good." A glowing recommendation from him :) And both of my super picky kids ate it. My little guy even asked for more. I don't know that he's ever done that before. Thanks again for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteyay!!
Deletedo you have to use smoked paprika? will regular do?
ReplyDeleteregular is fine
DeleteDo you think it would be ok to make these ahead of time and freeze? I want to taken them on vacation but do the work before I leave. Wasn't sure because of the veggies...
ReplyDeleteWe had these tonight for the first time - definite do-over! I made your zucchini tots tonight as well, since I had to grate zucchini anyway! They're a do-over, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Made these tonight and they were WONDERFUL! Made them in a cupcake pan and they turned out great. Will definitely be making often.
ReplyDeleteThis was Yumtastic. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThis was ridiculously good. I made in one big loaf (cooked for a little under an hour) since I don't have the mini loaf pan. My boyfriend, who usually dislikes it when I use ground turkey for things he thinks should be made with ground beef (like meatloaf, meatballs, etc), really really liked it, and even yelled THIS IS DELICIOUS while eating haha. He also mentioned it again the next day about how good it was.
ReplyDeleteI literally lol'd at the exclamation by the bf - I live with the same type; this recipe is definitely a winner at our house, too!
DeleteThis was really tasty. Even my confirmed meatloaf-hating son ate it.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you suggest as an egg replacement in this recipe? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmazing meatloaf! Definitely a hit in my family. I ended up making a Big loaf and using beef because I didn't have the ground turkey. I also had to make it Gluten Free and made GF breadcrumbs with 2 heels of Udi's GF bread. Turned out AMAZING!!! My three boys ended up fighting over the last piece. Making it again tonight and doubled the recipe in hopes of having leftovers. Thank you for your amazing site and recipes. You are the first place I go when looking for a recipe.
ReplyDeleteMy beef-loving husband went back for a second mini meatloaf! He said his only complaint was my little tins weren't big enough. Compliments to the chefs!! I got those zucchini shreds by him soooo stealth-like, too!
ReplyDeleteThis was amazing. I made it with your Broccoli and Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes. My husband was whining about using ground turkey instead of ground beef and after he started eating it, he said "ya know, I think this is better than regular meatloaf". Plus, my extremely picky 3 year old ate it without complaint. He even asked me to make it again. Winner!
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