🛒 Ingredients (6 servings)
Base
1 large whole-wheat French loaf (or high-protein bread loaf)
1½ lbs (680g) 93–96% lean ground beef
6 slices center-cut bacon (or turkey bacon), cooked & chopped
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar (shredded)
½ cup part-skim mozzarella
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
Flavor
½ small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: diced pickles or jalapeños
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Bread
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice loaf lengthwise and hollow out some of the soft center (leave sturdy edges).
2️⃣ Cook Filling
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Stir in mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt & pepper.
Drain excess liquid if needed.
Fold in chopped bacon.
3️⃣ Boost the Protein
Stir blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt into warm beef mixture.
(Makes it creamy + adds protein without heavy fat.)
4️⃣ Stuff & Top
Fill bread with beef mixture.
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Place on baking sheet.
Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese melts.
Broil 1–2 minutes for golden top.
6️⃣ Rest & Slice
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
📊 Macros (Per Serving – approx.)
Calories: 480–520
Protein: 45–50g
Carbs: 30–35g
Fat: 18–22g
(Protein can reach 55g per serving with turkey bacon + extra lean beef.)
💪 Even Higher Protein Version (60g+ per serving)
Use 99% lean ground turkey
Add ½ cup egg whites into beef while cooking
Use high-protein bread (15–20g protein per serving)
Increase cottage cheese to ¾ cup
