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Cheesy Harvest Loaf: Vegetarian Thanksgiving Delight

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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:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). 🌡️

  2. Grease Pan: Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with a bit of butter or cooking spray. 🍳

  3. 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. 🍞
  4. 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. ⏰
  5. 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! 🌿🍞

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