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 mother used to make cavatini for me on special occasions. Unfortunately, I never got her recipe. So, I came up with the closest I could find and added some lower fat options since I try to make healthy food for my family. My kids LOVE it (had seconds AND thirds!). I hope you like it too.” – Angie
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
“A little more light than normal.” – Jessica
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
“There is no great story here! I saw some gorgeous green peppers in the grocery store and had the idea of filling them with yummy pizza flavors. I like them because it is made with ground turkey. My hubby likes them because they are delicious! Cheesy, pizza-y goodness.” – Jeannie
Guiltless Back to School Chili
“I wanted a good chili flavor and consistency without hamburger or beans. Sounded impossible. Found a recipe on Pinterest. However, it was way too hot and I didn’t care for the kale but liked the idea of it being nutritious. So I changed a lot of the ingredients and seasoning portions. 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! Can even be a great appetizer or dip for a party. I use this often and it keeps everyone asking for it over and over.” – 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. Your guests will never know and they are half ground beef and ground turkey, a crowd-pleaser as well.” – 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! Our family loves it.” – 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. This recipe can be easily doubled for a bigger crowd.” – Josee
Turkey Burgers With Rosemary “Aioli”
“Ok, so I say aioli because it’s a fake-out really. Just store bought mayo jazzed up a bit for ease. Also, you can use any herbs you like instead of rosemary. Oregano, basil, or parsley would be great.” – Lauren
Yo Turkey! Notch-O Lasagna
“My husband decided to cook tonight and made this Mexican lasagna .. hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!” – Kellie
Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Caramelized Onions
“Juicy sun-dried tomato caprese turkey burgers smothered in melted mozzarella and balsamic caramelized onions.” – Kevin