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Turkey Meatloaf USDA Recipe for Schools

Turkey Meatloaf is a tasty combination of lean ground turkey, spinach, celery, and dried cranberries.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 meatloaf slice and 1 roll provide 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ¹⁄8 cup dark green vegetable, ¹⁄8 cup additional vegetable, and 1 oz equivalent grains.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Schools
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Program Type: School Meals
Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper
Conventional Meal Category: Main Dish (Entrée)
Program Meal Component: Grains, Meats, Vegetables, Meat Alternates
Vegetable Subgroup: Dark Green Vegetable
Meal Service Temperature: Hot
Cooking Method: Bake, Boil
Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
50 Servings
Calories: 207

Instructions

  • Boil water.
  • Place ³⁄4 cup 1 Tbsp brown rice (5 oz) in a half steam table pan (12" x 10" x 2¹⁄2").
    For 50 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 100 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Pour boiling water (2 cups per steam table pan) over brown rice. Stir. Cover pans tightly.
    For 50 servings, use 1 quart.
    For 100 servings, use 2 quarts.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 40 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 40 minutes.
    Steamer: 5 lb pressure for 25 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher.
  • Remove rice from oven. Refrigerate and set aside for step 13.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in a large stock pot.
  • Add onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté uncovered for 5–7 minutes or until soft.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher.
  • Refrigerate and set aside for step 13.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Combine turkey, eggs, cranberries, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, tomato paste, brown rice, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Press 3 qt 2 cups (about 7 lb) turkey mixture in a loaf pan (20³⁄4" x 6 7⁄16").
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Bake until golden brown:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 40–45 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 30–35 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve with roll.
  • Portion: Cut each loaf into 25 slices, ³⁄4" thick.
    Serve 1 meatloaf slice and 1 roll.

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatloaf slice and 1 roll | Calories: 207 | Total Carbohydrate: 24g | Protein: 18g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 99mg | Dietary Fiber: 3g | Total Sugars: 5g | Vitamin D: 7IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg