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Sheet Pan Meatloaf Subs

This easy sheet pan meatloaf is baked flat for faster cooking, better browning, and easy slicing. Made with ground turkey, a little Italian sausage, flaxseed, Worcestershire, and bourbon apple BBQ sauce, it’s especially good served in sub rolls for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Kinder's Bourbon Apple BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Top
  • 3-4 tbsp Kinder's Bourbon Apple BBQ sauce
For Serving, Optional
  • 6 sub rolls
  • sliced provolone or mozzarella
  • shredded lettuce or slaw
  • pickles

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula or clean hands
  • Pastry brush or spoon for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven.Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the meatloaf.In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, Italian sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, flaxseed, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
  3. Shape on the sheet pan.Press the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan into an even rectangle, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Shape it so it will be easy to slice into portions that fit sub rolls.
  4. Add the glaze.Spread or brush the BBQ sauce evenly over the top.
  5. Bake.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
  6. Broil for color, optional.For more caramelization on top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
  7. Rest and slice.Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve.Serve as is, or place slices in toasted sub rolls with cheese, lettuce or slaw, and pickles.

Notes

  • This works especially well for families who do not love traditional meatloaf. The sheet pan method gives you more browned edges and a thinner slice that fits perfectly in sub rolls.
  • Keep the BBQ sauce light inside the meat mixture and on top so the flavor stays balanced.
  • For a slightly lighter version, reduce the Italian sausage to 1/4 pound and increase the turkey.
  • Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.