This 4 Ingredient Stove Top Meatloaf recipe has become one of my secret weapons on a busy soccer practice night. I have never made a “normal” meatloaf because every recipe I have ever read sounds like a lot of work, and I am a lazy cook during the week. So when I discovered how easy this was, it had to be made.
This recipe was first made in 2012 and was updated in 2023
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The first time I made this, I wasn’t sure the kids would eat this!! I had never made a traditional meatloaf, but the fact it was an easy meatloaf recipe sold me on trying it. This was a flavorful meatloaf, and the whole family loved it. Plus if you are on a lower-calorie diet, this is a great way to lower the calories on the main dish of your meal.
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Stove Top Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients:
- Egg- I used a large egg.
- Stove Top– The flavor of the stove top stuffing mix doesn’t make much difference. Turkey stuffing and chicken stuffing are my go, but this would be tasty with Savory Herb Stuffing.
- Water
- Ground Turkey– The store I went to only had 90% turkey, so there were more calories in mine than the 99% one which is zero points.
How To Make Stovetop 4 Ingredient Meatloaf Recipe:
Beat together the egg and 1 cup of water in a large bowl.
Mix the ground turkey and Stove Top into the water and egg mixture.
Spray a bread pan loaf or grease down. I love my glass Pyrex loaf pans; I never have an issue with food sticking to them.
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Put the meat mixture into the sprayed loaf pan and smash it down. I smahsed the meatloaf mixture with my hands for this part.
*Now, you could use a square pan or a bundt pan as the baking dish. A meatloaf pan is not necessary with the turkey as there will not be a lot of grease that will be cooked out. If you end up using a pound of ground beef there will be more grease that cooks out.*
Bake for about 45 minutes!!! You will want to use a meat thermometer to ensure the ground turkey has cooked all the way through. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
Serve and enjoy!
What to serve with meatloaf
I love that lower-point main courses have wiggle room on points for the side dishes. Or if you have used all your weeklies and trying to stay within your point allowances, you can pick a low-point side dish. Be sure to plug all food into your e-tools to verify points value.
- Mashed Potatoes– Plain mashed potatoes work out to 4 points per cup. If you are not on WW, I highly recommend Loaded Mashed Potatoes; it’s one of my favorite sides.
- Garlic Bread– English Muffin Garlic Bread is one of my favorite ways to keep dinner light. Garlic Cheesy pull apart bread is a great size side dish as well.
- Green Beans
- Ceasar Salad– Use a lower-calorie dressing to keep it lighter.
- Acorn Squash
- Green Salad
- Baked Sweet Potatoes– A medium-baked sweet potato is only 2 points, so an excellent lower-point option over regular potatoes.
- Steamed Broccoli
- Grilled Zucchini
- Grilled Corn On The Cob
- Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
- Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
How To Store leftover meatloaf
If your pan has a lid, use the lid to make an air-tight container. If not, you can wrap the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store in the fridge for up to three days after making.
How To Reheat Leftover Meatloaf
You can reheat it in the oven or place it in the microwave. If you don’t want to use the oven you can also use the air fryer to reheat a serving.
What To Put On Your Meatloaf
Now, some of these will change this dish’s point value or calories, so be sure to track them as you add them.
Other 4 Ingredient Meatloaf Add-In Options:
You can add these to the base recipe of the Stove Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf. Some of these will change the nutritional information of the dish, but it can add different flavors.
- Ground Chicken
- Lean Ground Beef
- Onions
- Onion Powder
- Bread Crumbs
- Tomato Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
Weight Watchers Points Breakdown
I did not find the 99% fat-free ground turkey when I made it this time; that is zero points. The points for the 90% worked out to 7 points per serving. Be sure to recalculate your points when you make this, as servings and different brands will change the point value.
What are your go-to weeknight recipes? Do you have any Weight Watchers Casseroles you love?
Weight Watcher Collections To Checkout
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- Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes
- Delicious Low Point Soups
- Dinners For The Family
- Air Fryer Recipes
- Chicken Dinners
- Dessert Recipes
- Pumpkin Recipes
- Brownie Recipes
- Casserole Recipes
- Weight Watcher Muffins
- Breakfast Recipes
- Weight Watchers Pizzas
4 Ingredient Stove Top Meatloaf Recipe
Turkey Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf is the perfect dinner! This is made with lean ground turkey! Comfort food doesn’t have to be heavy calory or high in Weight Watchers points. This meatloaf is a flavorful twist on a classic favorite for busy weeknights. Serve it with your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 6 Ounce Stove Top
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Pound Ground Turkey
Instructions
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Beat together the egg and 1 cup of water in a bowl.
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Mix both the ground turkey and Stove Top into the water and egg mixture.
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Spray a bread pan loaf
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Put the meat mixture into the sprayed loaf pan and smash it down.
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Bake for about 45 minutes!!!
Recipe Notes
Adapted from From Dancing Through The Mindfield
angie says
looks awesome! great job!
Thelma Matthews says
I would cook meat loaf until it was fully cooked, and then drain any oils off that might of surfaced.
After draining the meat loaf i use this topping and put it on full length of meat loaf and bake until you see it sort of browning and bubbly. In the topping is a cup or more or catsup, equal amount of brown sugar . Mix these two items well and then pour over the meat loaf from side to side and end to end. Cook until you see it bubbling and beginning to get a little brown. You will never cook a meat loaf without this topping again. Or at least my family likes it that well.
Toni says
Trying it tonight:-) 🙂 🙂
Jenny says
Did you like it? This is one of my kids favorites!
Angela says
What’s the temperature for the oven?
Tiffany says
She doesn’t include it, which is weird. But I searched Stove Top 4-ingredient meatloaf and a different recipe says at 350 degrees. I am going to try that and keep an eye on it. I plan to do the knife check to see if it comes clean and ad snore time as needed. Hope this helps.
Kari Wagner Hoban says
I love meatloaf and Stove Top! I cannot wait to try this.
Colleen says
What a great way to use Stove Top…I’m a huge fan!
Amanda says
Looks SO easy and delicious!
Sandra Garth says
Wow, this is so easy to assemble and meatloaf if one of the Mr.’s favorite meals. We are all going to love this one!
Jan says
This says no carbs. Stove top has carbs
margie says
My husband likes his hamburgers made like this. So easy.
Allie says
What size pan can be used if I don’t have a loaf pan?
Brad L Trahms says
Im gonna try this but with ground chicken, and I think milk would be better then water
Jenny says
Let me know how it turns out! I am wondering how the milk is going to work with the Stove Top.
Judy says
How many WW points?
Jenny says
My serving worked out to be 5 WW Smartpoints
Shanley says
Works well with hamburger also. I also add chopped onion.
Jenny says
I never would have thought to try with beef! I bet it’s tasty!
Domyessay says
Jenny, thanks! And thanks for sharing your great posts every week!
Kat says
I use chicken both instead of water
Joey says
I have used this recipe for years I also have used it and made meatballs, baked in oven of course. It’s been my go to recipe for meat loaf. Used hamburger also in place of ground Turkey
Deborah Diana says
I put cranberry sauce on top of mine been making this for years.
Marie says
I made it but also added a grated zuccini. I also let the stovetop soak in 1 cup of milk instead of water and the egg for about 20 minutes to get it nice and soft. then I mixed it into the turkey with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 to 1 tsp epiciure sage and apple seasoning, 1 TBSP parsley flakes. Mixed it all together and then made a glaze with a mixture of ketchup and balsamic vinegar for the top