Looking for recipes that make ground turkey tasty? These recipes will become your go-to dinners that use ground turkey. We know alone, ground turkey can be boring. But when spices and sauces are added, ground turkey is a great substitute to lighten up recipes. From burgers to meatloaf and nachos to chili, we’re sharing ground turkey recipes that’ll help you save a few calories on comfort food favorites without sacrificing flavor.
Mamma Ang's Cavatini
"My kids LOVE it (had seconds AND thirds!)." - Angie
Turkey Shepherd's Pie
"Homemade shepherd's pie is a heavenly dinner when the weather gets cooler. It has rustic vegetables that are cooked with ground turkey. Then, it's baked with a layer of creamy potatoes on top." - The Kitchen Crew
Apple Turkey Meatballs
"Apple + turkey with sticky sauce. Yum! These are great to make in bulk on a Sunday afternoon. Then you just grab throughout the week for breakfast, lunch, or dinner." - Susie
Pizza Stuffed Peppers
"I like them because it is made with ground turkey. My hubby likes them because they are delicious! Cheesy, pizza-y goodness." - Jeannie
Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Caramelized Onions
"The sun-dried tomato turkey patties are moist and just packed with flavour, the salty pancetta goes perfectly with the sweet and tart balsamic caramelized onions and you can never go wrong with plenty of melted cheese!" - Kevin
Guiltless Back To School Chili
"Now, I've found a recipe that gives me the hearty chili goodness without all of the guilt, fat, heat, and calories." - Allison
Working Mom's Layered Nachos
"A quick, easy and somewhat healthy dinner fix for anytime you need to get dinner on the table quickly and keep 'em happy!" - Michelle
Healthy Hamburger Mix of Beef and Turkey
"I'm always working on my recipes to keep my calories down. Mixing lean hamburger and adding ground turkey, still keeps the flavor of the hamburger." - Marti
Healthy Southwestern Turkey Meatloaf
"This is a great beef meatloaf substitute. It's much lower in fat, high in protein, and is easy to mix up and bake for a quick meal. It's very moist and the salsa gives it great flavor!" - Barb
Turkey & Potatoes Empanadas With Salsa Verde
"I used what I had on hand for a snack that would be filing and easy to eat perfect for game day as a snack and everyone loved them so I now always make these for game day!" - Josee
Turkey Burgers With Rosemary "Aioli"
"Turkey burgers can be boring - but not these turkey burgers. They are filled with a woodsy flavor from the fresh rosemary. We love the creaminess of the aioli on top." - The Kitchen Crew