This slow cooker turkey meatloaf is the best recipe you will ever try! Tender, flavorful, and the perfect hands-off way to make a comforting meal any night of the week.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 6 hours on low
Your family will love this easy, slow-cooker turkey meatloaf. The parmesan cheese is the perfect ingredient to mix in your meatloaf mixture, and I have spent years perfecting the meatloaf glaze on top of this loaf. This recipe is slightly different from a traditional meatloaf recipe, but I promise you won’t be disappointed!
I have spent years adjusting my meatloaf recipe to make it perfect. However, this recipe with ground turkey Ground Chicken or ground beef also works well with this formula. In my opinion, the secret ingredient is parmesan cheese and the glaze. I have spent years trying to get the perfect meatloaf glaze. It is irresistible!
Ingredients
1 pound of ground turkey- per meatloaf
1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
Two teaspoons of minced garlic
One egg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup of dried onion OR 1/3 chopped fresh onion
Glaze Ingredients
3/4 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce.
Equipment
Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
Bowl
Wooden spoon for mixing
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, Stir together the ingredients for the meatloaf: Ground turkey, parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, egg, and onion.
- Place the meatloaf in your slow cooker.
- Make the glaze in a separate bowl. Add the glaze on top of the meatloaf before you start slow cooking.
- Slowly cook the meatloaf for 5-6 hours.
- Make sure the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.


Slow Cooker Parmesan Turkey Meatloaf
This slow cooker turkey meatloaf is the best recipe you will ever try! Tender, flavorful, and the perfect hands-off way to make a comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey ground chicken or ground beef will also work
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped onion or 1/4 dried onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Meatloaf Glaze
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
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In a medium mixing bowl, Stir together the ingredients for a meatloaf. Ground turkey, parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, egg, and onion.
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Form a loaf. Place it into your slow cooker.
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Mix glaze together. Ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Spread glaze over the meatloaf.
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Slow Cook for 4-6 hours
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Remove from slow cooker and serve.
Although meatloaf can be made in the oven or the Instant Pot, I think the slow cooker is the best way to cook one. Cooking meatloaf in the slow cooker doesn’t heat the house during hot weather. It cooks up mouthwatering tender, and it is a comforting meal to make ahead of time for busy nights.
Can I bake this meatloaf in the oven?
Yes! You will want to bake the meatloaf in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
If you like this recipe, you should check out a few of my other slow cooker recipes.
If you like this recipe, you should check out a few of my other slow cooker recipes.
Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Meatloaf
Side dishes that go great with this meatloaf
This Crockpot meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food! You will love the way the flavor of the parmesan cheese shines through! I suggest making two meat loves so you can use the leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches the next day.
Did you make this delicious meatloaf? I would love to hear how it turned out for you! Please comment below this blog post or tag me on social media and let me know how you like it! You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
5 comments
Made in my crockpot. Absolutely wonderful!
Thank you!
Can I make this recipe in the oven instead of the pressure cooker
I do t have one
How long ah I cook it for?
What temp?
Will this recipe turn out if you use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and grind it up yourself?
I would use ground turkey. I wouldn’t use leftover turkey for this.