Cottage Cheese Meatloaf

Elevate your classic comfort food with this irresistible Cottage Cheese Meatloaf—a savory, protein-packed twist on a family favorite! This recipe combines juicy ground beef with creamy cottage cheese for a tender, moist texture that’s simply unmatched. Infused with the rich flavors of Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and chopped onion, and topped with an optional tangy-sweet glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, this meatloaf is a culinary masterpiece that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday gatherings. Ready in just over an hour, it’s easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite toppings, and serves up to six. Whether paired with your go-to mashed potatoes or a crisp side salad, this Cottage Cheese Meatloaf is bound to become a household classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
• 1 cup Cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 unit Small onion, finely chopped
• 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Optional glaze: ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Optional glaze: brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Optional glaze: Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently using your hands or a spatula until all the ingredients are well incorporated, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to form an even loaf shape.

Step 4

If using the optional glaze, prepare it by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 5

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute for a more tender meatloaf.

Step 7

Slice the meatloaf and serve warm. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1259.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2406.6

Total Fat 152.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 677.2mg	0%
Sodium 5356.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 62.0g
Protein 146.2g	0%

Vitamin D 92.7IU	0%
Calcium 345.3mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1890.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 19.1%