🥔🧀 High-Protein Cheesy Baked Potato Loaf

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and grated or mashed
• 1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (for protein and creaminess)
• 2–3 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup almond flour or oat flour (optional, helps bind)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• Optional: chopped herbs (parsley, chives)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • Set to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare potatoes
   • Grate or mash the potatoes. If grated, squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
3. Mix ingredients
   • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cottage cheese/Greek yogurt, eggs, cheese, almond flour (if using), garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and herbs.
   • Mix until evenly combined.
4. Bake
   • Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake 35–45 minutes until golden on top and set in the center.
   • Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra golden crust.
5. Cool & slice
   • Let the loaf cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.
   • Serve warm as a high-protein side, breakfast, or snack.