🥩 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked lean corned beef (or pastrami), chopped
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (high-protein swap for dressing base)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or reduced-fat)
- 1½ cups sauerkraut, drained well
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard (Dijon preferred)
- 1 tbsp ketchup (for that Russian dressing flavor)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1–2 slices whole grain bread, cubed (for a “bready” feel)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix:
- Greek yogurt
- Cottage cheese
- Mayo, mustard, ketchup
- Garlic powder + pepper
- Fold in:
- Corned beef
- Sauerkraut
- Half the Swiss cheese
- Pour mixture into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese on top.
- (Optional) Add bread cubes for texture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
💪 Protein Boost Tips
- Use extra-lean meat or even turkey pastrami
- Add ½ scoop unflavored protein powder to the sauce (optional but effective)
- Swap Swiss for part-skim mozzarella if you want lower fat but still high protein
🥗 Macros (Approx per serving, 4 servings)
- Protein: 30–40g
- Carbs: 8–15g (lower without bread)
- Fat: 10–15g
