Best 9 Cottage Cheese Meat Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Cottage Cheese Meat Loaf, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish combines the richness of ground beef with the tangy creaminess of cottage cheese, resulting in a moist and flavorful meatloaf that is sure to be a hit at any dinner table. Accompanying the main event are three sensational recipes that elevate the meatloaf experience to new heights. Prepare to be amazed by the zesty Cottage Cheese Meatloaf with Marinara Sauce, the hearty Cottage Cheese Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, and the savory Cottage Cheese Meatloaf with Gravy. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional meatloaf, ensuring that every bite is an unforgettable culinary journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COTTAGE CHEESE ROAST



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My kids were raised as vegetarians and this is our favorite 'meat loaf'.

Provided by KITTYANN

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package creamed cottage cheese
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, soup mix, walnuts and cereal. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 609.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

COTTAGE MEATLOAF



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Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Provided by MELISSA H.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup tomato juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
½ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
4 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, tomato juice, salt, pepper, red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, and mustard for meatloaf until well mixed. Press meat mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In a separate bowl, combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar for topping until smooth. Spread brown sugar mixture over meatloaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven 35 to 45 minutes, until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 110.3 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

SPECIAL K LOAF



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Special K Loaf, also known as Cottage Cheese Loaf, is a vegetarian meatloaf full of flavor and protein. It is a delicious recipe to serve over the holidays for the vegetarians in your life.

Provided by Shelby Law Ruttan

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
5 cups Special K Cereal
1/2 cup half and half
1 cup hot water
2 beef-flavored bouillon
4 large eggs
2 cups cottage cheese (small curd preferred)
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix together the boullion and hot water until bouillon is dissolved.
  • Pour 5 cups Special K Cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the half and half, and water with boullion over top of cereal. Stir to combine. Let cereal sit and soak in liquid while you move on to step 4.
  • Using a hand food processor, process walnuts. Then process onions and garlic.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic. Simmer until onions are translucent.
  • Add butter, onion, and garlic to cereal mixture. Sprinkle in chopped walnuts.
  • Whisk eggs and pour over top of cereal mixture. Stir to combine well.
  • Add cottage cheese to cereal mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour into a 9x13 pan that has been coated with cooking spray.
  • Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Until top of Special K Loaf is no longer wet.
  • Remove from oven, let cool about 15 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.02 g, Protein 17.16 g, Fat 25.59 g, SaturatedFat 11.298 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Sodium 992 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 5.21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COTTAGE CHEESE ROAST (VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF)



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Great vegetarian comfort food! Don't be fooled by the ingredients; the flavor is very much like meatloaf. Kitchen alchemy at its finest!

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) carton cottage cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 1/2-2 1/2 cups corn flakes (I use Special K Whole Grain)
1/4 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, soup mix, walnuts, cereal and onion.
  • Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Let the 'roast' rest for 5 to 10 minutes; turn out onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 580.7, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 12.8

COTTAGE MEATLOAF



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I've been making this for years it's a huge family hit. Not sure where I gathered the recipe from but I remember right before I got married I made this folder of recipes I wanted to try on the new hubby. Well this is one that has stuck. It's still in the orginal folder and I use it all the time.

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
3/4 cup tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup long grain rice
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
3 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 12 ingredients. Mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Add bread crumbs and rice. Mix again.
  • Line a 9 x 5 in loaf pan with foil. Press in beef mixture and shape.
  • In a seperate bowl mix topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread over top of meatloaf.
  • Bake 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until done.
  • Drain off fat. Let meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.3, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 147.6, Sodium 859.4, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 26.4

CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED MEAT LOAF



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For an extra special treat for supper, try this meatloaf. The combination of spinach and cheese makes it fancy enough to serve to guests.-National Livestock and Meat Board

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds ground round
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, lightly combine meat loaf ingredients. On a waxed paper, pat into a 14x10-in. rectangle. , In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread over rectangle, leaving 3/4 in. around edges. Starting with a short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Press meat mixture over filling at both ends to seal. Place loaf, seam side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Spread with ketchup; bake for 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand a few minutes. Cut into 1-in. thick slices.

Nutrition Facts :

COTTAGE CHEESE MEATLOAF FROM 1968



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The recipe comes from the Sunset Ground Beef Cookbook 1968 and has been one of our all-time favorite meatloaf recipes because of the taste as well as how quickly everything is put together and baked. To up the taste I have included 1 clove of garlic minced. It's a very light textured meatloaf in a shallow pan instead of the typical loaf pan style. I am mostly putting this recipe here for safekeeping since my book is getting more and more stained after 4 decades of use. I normally eat this meatloaf with a side of ketchup and I suppose I should come up with a topping that goes on before Parmesan cheese but haven't done that yet. There is already a very similar recipe posted on zaar that uses a microwave to cook the meat.

Provided by Rinshinomori

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons onions, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the Parmesan cheese until well blended.
  • Press the mixture into a shallow baking pan about 8 inch square.
  • Baked in a 350 degrees F oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  • Return to the oven and continue to bake for 15-18 minutes longer. Let stand for about 5 minutes before cutting in squares to serve.

SPECIAL K COTTAGE CHEESE LOAF



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I'm not sure where my mother got this recipe but it's been around since I was little. I love this recipe! Nice and easy to make and very tasty. (Of course I like to add more seasoning than it calls for).

Provided by byZula

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 lb small curd cottage cheese
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts are nice)
4 cups Special K cereal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sage

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and put into a shallow greased baking pan. (about 9x9").
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 1040.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 16.9

ITALIAN MEATLOAF BY B H & G



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The filling makes the meat loaf interesting, reminds me of a pastaless lasagna. It was yummy. Came from BH&G "New" Cookbook (1968). I used Whole Wheat Triscuits.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup low-sodium wheat crackers, medium grind (about 11 crackers)
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
6 ounces tomato paste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium wheat crackers, medium grind
12 ounces low fat cottage cheese, small curd
3 ounces canned mushrooms, chopped, drained
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • PREPARE MEAT MIX:.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup medium cracker crumbs (about 11 crackers), ground beef and ground pork, tomato paste, eggs, finely chopped onion, finely chopped green pepper, salt and dash of pepper. Mix well.
  • Pat half of the meat mixture into the bottom of an 8x8x2-inch baking pan lightly coated with olive oil.
  • PREPARE FILLING:.
  • Combine 1/2 cup medium cracker crumbs, small-curd cottage cheese, one 3-ounce can of chopped mushrooms, drained (about 1/2 cup), snipped parsley, and dried oregano (crushed between fingers).
  • Spread filling mixture evenly over meat in pan.
  • Top with remaining meat mixture.
  • Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 1 hour.
  • Let meat loaf stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 119.8, Sodium 678.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 27.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats. This recipe calls for ground beef, but you can also use ground turkey, chicken, or pork. Or, try a combination of different meats.
  • Add some veggies. Grated carrots, zucchini, or onion are all great additions to meatloaf. They add flavor and moisture, and they help to keep the meatloaf from drying out.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices. Dried herbs and spices are fine, but fresh ones will give your meatloaf a much more flavorful boost. Try adding thyme, rosemary, sage, or basil.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
  • Cook the meatloaf in a loaf pan. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from falling apart.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf, making it more flavorful and easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Cottage cheese meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give cottage cheese meatloaf a try!

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