Bacon and cheese is probably one of the best combinations, wouldn’t you agree? I use some form of this combo for so many of my recipes! Today, I’m sharing the best meatloaf I’ve ever made: Bacon & Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf.

Goat cheese is something I just don’t use enough of! It’s one of my favorite cheeses (up there with blue cheese for sure). I especially love how it tastes warm, so I knew it would be the perfect thing to stuff this meatloaf with.
This dinner recipe is so quick to throw together. Meatloaf does have to cook for awhile, you will want to plan ahead for that. But after about 15 minutes of prep work you’ll have it in the oven.
What type of meat to use for meatloaf?
I try to use ground turkey when I can, since it’s leaner than ground beef. I actually prefer it for meatloaf. If you would rather use beef, feel free to do that instead. This recipe works great with ground beef if you prefer that.
Can you make meatloaf without breadcrumbs?
I like to make my meatloaf without breadcrumbs so it’s lower in carbs, plus it’s gluten free that way! It doesn’t change the taste too much for me and the egg helps to hold the meat together. If you prefer to add breadcrumbs, add up to one cup when you mix up the meat.

How to Make Stuffed Meatloaf
To make stuffed meatloaf, first mix up the meat. I used ground turkey and mixed in eggs, chopped onions, tomato sauce, crumbled bacon and spices. I like to use my KitchenAid Mixer to make this step super easy!
Next, spread a piece of cling wrap on the counter and spread your turkey mixture into a rectangle. Place the goat cheese in the center and use the cling wrap to help you roll up the meatloaf and transfer to a loaf pan. Top with a little more tomato sauce for the finishing touch.
All that’s left to do is bake! While the meatloaf is in the oven, you have time to focus on side dishes or do something else!
If you are looking for more stuffed meatloaf inspiration, I loved these 8 ideas from Parade.com!

Substitutions for this recipe
What to change something up for dietary reasons or because you don’t have the ingredient in the house? Here are some tips for making substitutions for this stuffed meatloaf recipe. This recipe is gluten free because it’s made without the typical breadcrumbs. Also most people who are dairy free can tolerate goats cheese so this recipe is considered dairy free.
Meat: I mentioned this earlier, but this recipe can be made with ground beef instead of ground turkey if you prefer. You can substitute turkey bacon for the regular bacon if you would like.
Cheese: I love the texture and flavor that goat cheese adds to this recipe but you can mix it up if you prefer! I have made this recipe with a couple different cheeses, such as fresh mozzarella or shredded asiago cheese. Both are delicious!

More Ground Turkey Recipe Ideas
Spinach and Cheese Turkey Meatballs
Italian Ground Turkey Stuffed Shells

This post was originally published on A Savory Feast on March 23, 2015. The photos and post have been updated but the recipe remains the same.
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Bacon & Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf
Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf is a simple and flavorful idea for dinner tonight. Ground turkey meatloaf with bacon mixed in and stuffed with a generous amount of goat cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked
- Salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder to taste
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 3-4 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease a loaf pan.
- Place the turkey in a bowl and crack the eggs into the bowl. Add the onion, bacon and garlic and mix well.
- Add the seasonings (I used a few dashes of each). Pour in about 1/2 of the can of tomato sauce and mix well.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter and roll your meat out onto it. Shape into a rectangle.
- Spread the goat cheese out in a line in the middle of the rectangle.
- Use the plastic wrap to roll up the rectangle and transfer it to the loaf pan. Pour the remaining tomato sauce on top and sprinkle with a little extra oregano.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 620Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 256mgSodium: 380mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 54g
Have you ever made stuffed meatloaf? What did you use for the filling?
Christie says
Jenna, your food always looks so amazing! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing this at Bloggers Brags this week. I am pinning it to our group board on Pinterest. Have a great week, and please visit us again next week!
Jenna Brussee says
Aww, thank you so much! I always enjoy the Bloggers Brags party. See you this week!
Erlene A says
This sounds like a wonderful combination. I know the goat cheese will add a lot of flavor to the turkey. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
Jenna Brussee says
I am a huge fan of goat cheese. It was sooooo good in this recipe!
Ash and Crafts says
Yum! This looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you! I need to make it again soon. I love goat cheese!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
Never thought of adding goat cheese to meatloaf, but it sounds DELISH!
Jenna Brussee says
I love goat cheese with just about anything! It might seem like an unlikely combo, but it was incredible.
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
I just found this on Pinterest! We make our meatloaf with turkey too and I never thought to add goat cheese. This sounds soooo delicious and I’ve pinned it to make soon!
Jenna Brussee says
The goat cheese went so well with this meatloaf! It is really easy to do but makes the dish so much better!
Coll says
I’ve cooked this for 75 minutes and it’s still not done! Ahhhh. It’s now at 430 for an additional 15 minutes on top of the 75. Did anyone else have this problem? The turkey is not cooking in the center around the goat cheese. We are SO eager to eat it! haha 😀
A Savory Feast says
I haven’t heard of this happening before but every oven is different! I hope it ended up turning out delicious.