⏱ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 45–55 minutes
- Total: ~1 hour 10 minutes
🍴 Servings
- 4–6 servings
🥩 High-Protein Cheesy Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1½ lb (680 g) lean ground beef (90–93%)
or half beef + half ground turkey - 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ¾ cup high-protein breadcrumbs
(or regular breadcrumbs / crushed oats) - ½ cup milk (or high-protein milk)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Optional Topping
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- Extra cheese for melting on top
Instructions (Meatloaf)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce.
- Add onion, garlic, seasoning, breadcrumbs, and cheese.
- Gently mix in the ground meat until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish or loaf pan.
- Spread topping (if using) over the loaf.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🥔 Creamy High-Protein Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled & cubed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (adds protein)
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or shredded cheese
Instructions (Mashed Potatoes)
- Boil potatoes in salted water 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain well.
- Mash with butter, milk, and Greek yogurt.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix until creamy (add milk if needed).
🍽️ To Serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto a plate.
- Top with a thick slice of cheesy meatloaf.
- Optional: drizzle pan juices or gravy over top.
💪 Protein Estimate (per serving)
- ~35–45g protein, depending on meat and cheese used
🔥 Easy High-Protein Tips
- Use ground turkey or chicken for leaner macros
- Add cottage cheese to mashed potatoes for extra protein
- Serve with steamed broccoli or green beans