Cottage Cheese Meatloaf
This cottage cheese meatloaf stays juicy, not dry. 28g protein a slice, 10 minutes of prep, no glaze, and freezer friendly for weekly meal prep.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large onion finely chopped or grated
- 2 lb ground beef lean 85/15 or 90/10
- 1 tsp ground garlic or 2-3 fresh cloves
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce or tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a loaf tin with baking paper or grease it with some olive oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cottage cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and finely diced onion. Mix to combine. Add the remaining ingredients including the ground beef.2 eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 large onion, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Mix well using your hands or a large spoon - but your hands are best here. Form the mixture into a smooth loaf shape.2 lb ground beef, 1 tsp ground garlic, 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, 1 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Transfer the meatloaf into the lined loaf tin and bake it for 1 hr 10 min or until the internal temperature measures 160°F / 71°C in the centre. Don't overbake the loaf or it will be dry!
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and drain any excess fat. Let it stand for 15 minutes before slicing for the juices to settle and redistribute.
- If you're meal prepping this meatloaf as a protein for the week, let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Alternatively, slice it up and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Do not overmix: Combine everything with your hands until it just comes together. Overworked mince goes tight and rubbery.
Sheet pan: You can shape the loaf on a lined baking sheet or a rack over a pan instead of packing it into a loaf tin. It lets the outside brown on all sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
