🧀 High-Protein Reuben Bake

🥩 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)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix:
   • Greek yogurt
   • Cottage cheese
   • Mayo, mustard, ketchup
   • Garlic powder + pepper
3. Fold in:
   • Corned beef
   • Sauerkraut
   • Half the Swiss cheese
4. Pour mixture into a baking dish.
5. Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese on top.
6. (Optional) Add bread cubes for texture.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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💪 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

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🥗 Macros (Approx per serving, 4 servings)

• Protein: 30–40g
• Carbs: 8–15g (lower without bread)
• Fat: 10–15g