BBQ Turkey Meatloaf with Turkey Bacon

Name: BBQ Turkey Meatloaf with Turkey Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680 g Ground turkey; 50 g Egg; 120 g Barbecue sauce; 110 g Onion; 60 g Breadcrumbs; 150 g Turkey bacon; 5 g Non-stick spray

BBQ Turkey Meatloaf with Turkey Bacon · ready in 1 h · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Juicy turkey meatloaf infused with smoky barbecue flavor, topped with crisp turkey bacon and a glossy barbecue glaze for a comforting, savory dinner that feels both hearty and lighter than classic meatloaf.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 h
Serves: 4
kcal: 320
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gGround turkey
50 gEgg
120 gBarbecue sauce
110 gOnion
60 gBreadcrumbs
150 gTurkey bacon
5 gNon-stick spray

Equipment

oven, chef knife, knife, loaf pan, mixing bowl

Instructions

Prep and preheat
Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F and gather ground turkey, egg, barbecue sauce, onion, breadcrumbs, turkey bacon, a bowl, and a loaf pan. · 5 min
What to look for: oven reaches temperature
Combine ingredients
Add ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, and barbecue sauce to the mixing bowl. · 8 min
What to look for: ingredients evenly distributed
Mix meatloaf
Mix the meatloaf ingredients thoroughly with clean hands until evenly combined. · 4 min
What to look for: Mixture looks uniform and slightly sticky
Prepare pan
Coat the inside of the loaf pan evenly with non-stick spray. · 2 min
What to look for: pan evenly greased
Bake meatloaf
Press the turkey mixture into the loaf pan, spread barbecue sauce on top, lay turkey bacon strips over it, and bake in the oven. · 45 min
When it is done: Center reaches 74°C / 165°F and juices run clear
Serve meatloaf
Remove the meatloaf from the oven, let it rest briefly, then slice and serve. · 2 min
What to look for: sliced cleanly

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	320
Protein	34 g
Carbohydrates	14 g
of which sugars	8 g
Fat	14 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: eggs, gluten

May contain: gluten, soybeans

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

ground chicken: Choose dark meat for juicier results
ground beef: Will increase fat content

Egg

flaxseed meal and water: Let mixture gel before adding

Barbecue sauce

homemade barbecue sauce: Control sugar and sodium levels
ketchup: Add a splash of vinegar for balance

Onion

shallots: Milder and slightly sweeter
onion powder: Mix evenly into meat