Savory Cottage Cheese Walnut Loaf 🧀🍞
Cottage Cheese Loaf Recipe 🧀🍞
Description: This delightful Cottage Cheese Loaf recipe is not only a tasty way to utilize leftover cooked chicken or turkey but also a vegetarian-friendly dish when prepared with low-fat cream of mushroom or celery soup instead of cream of chicken soup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this oven-baked dish is ready in under 4 hours, making it an easy and satisfying meal for the whole family.
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Calories: 201.3 per serving
- Fat: 5.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 5.4mg
- Sodium: 358mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.1g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 20.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 cup | Nonfat cottage cheese |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 can (10.75 oz) | Cream of chicken soup (substitute with low-fat cream of mushroom or celery soup for vegetarian option) |
| 5 | Walnuts, chopped |
| 1/3 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick vegetable spray and set it aside.
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Combine the nonfat cottage cheese, eggs, and cream of chicken soup (or vegetarian alternative) in a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are well mixed.
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Stir in the chopped onion, walnuts, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the loaf is set and lightly golden on top.
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Remove the Cottage Cheese Loaf from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Slice and serve warm, and enjoy this savory and satisfying dish with your family and friends!
Whether you’re looking for a convenient way to use up leftovers or simply craving a comforting meal that’s both hearty and nutritious, this Cottage Cheese Loaf recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. It’s versatile, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, making it an excellent option for busy weeknights when you need a delicious dinner on the table in no time. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this wholesome and satisfying dish!
