Cheesy Harvest Loaf: Vegetarian Thanksgiving Delight

Vegetarian Meatloaf Recipe

Description:

My friend Valerie brought this delicious vegetarian meatloaf as a veggie entree to my Thanksgiving dinner one year, and it surprised me how tasty and satisfying it was. Despite its name, it’s not just for vegetarians – it makes a fantastic side dish for anyone at the table, whether they eat meat or not. 🍽️

Recipe Information:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Recipe Category: Grains
Keywords: Cheese, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, Less than 4 Hours, Easy 🧀🍂🍴

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
5	Eggs
1	Cottage cheese
1 – 1 1/2	Onion
1	Butter
6	Slices whole wheat bread

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 386.9
Total Fat: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat: 5.1g
Cholesterol: 280mg
Sodium: 845.5mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
- Total Sugars: 8g
Protein: 31.6g

Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). 🌡️
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Grease Pan: Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with a bit of butter or cooking spray. 🍳
Prepare Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until they are well beaten. 🥚
- Add in the cottage cheese, diced onion, and melted butter to the eggs. Mix everything thoroughly. 🧅🧈
- Tear the slices of whole wheat bread into small pieces and add them to the mixture. Combine until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. 🍞
Bake:
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly. 🥣
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. ⏰
Serve:
- Once done, remove the vegetarian meatloaf from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. 🍽️
- Slice into portions and serve warm as a delightful main dish or as a hearty side for your Thanksgiving feast! 🦃✨

This vegetarian meatloaf is a delightful twist on a classic dish, packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to please a crowd. Enjoy! 🌿🍞