Juicy • Melty • Low-Carb Option • Protein-Packed Comfort
Quick Description
These High-Protein Cheesy Beef Patties are tender, juicy ground beef patties stuffed or topped with melty mozzarella and baked in a light creamy cheese sauce. It tastes indulgent, but it’s built to support muscle, fullness, and weight goals.
Perfect for:
• High-protein dinners
• Low-carb meal prep
• Family comfort meals
• Bodybuilding-friendly meals
⏱ Servings & Timing
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef (90–93% lean)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 tablespoons almond flour (or oat flour)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
🧀 Cheese Topping
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
🥛 High-Protein Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch salt & pepper
Optional:
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Patties
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl mix:
- Ground beef
- Egg
- Onion
- Almond flour
- Seasonings
Mix gently (don’t overwork).
Form into 6–8 thick patties.
2️⃣ Sear for Flavor
Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Lightly spray with oil.
Sear patties 2–3 minutes per side until browned (not fully cooked).
Transfer to baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the High-Protein Cream Sauce
Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
In a bowl mix:
- Blended cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Milk
- Seasonings
Stir until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Assemble
Pour sauce around (not over) patties in baking dish.
Top patties generously with mozzarella and parmesan.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until:
- Internal temp reaches 160°F
- Cheese is melted and bubbly
- Sauce thickens slightly
Optional: Broil 2 minutes for golden top.
6️⃣ Rest & Serve
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
💪 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: ~520
- Protein: 50–55g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 6–8g
- Low-Carb
- High-Protein
Using turkey instead of beef lowers fat further.
🔥 Why This Version Is High Protein
✔ Lean ground beef
✔ Cottage cheese sauce
✔ Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream
✔ Extra cheese protein
It’s creamy without flour-based sauces.
🥗 Serving Ideas
Low-Carb
Serve with:
- Roasted broccoli
- Cauliflower mash
- Zucchini noodles
Balanced Meal
Serve with:
- Brown rice
- Sweet potato
- Quinoa
🔄 Variations
Turkey Version
Swap beef for lean ground turkey.
Extra Protein Version
Add ½ scoop unflavored protein powder to sauce.
Spicy Version
Add chili flakes or jalapeños.
Stuffed Version
Place mozzarella cube inside each patty before baking.
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: 4 days
- Reheat gently with splash of milk
- Freeze: Up to 2 months
