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

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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

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 Cheese Topping

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated parmesan

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 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

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 Step-by-Step Instructions

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 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

 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.

 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

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.

 Rest & Serve

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

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 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)

• Calories: ~520
• Protein: 50–55g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 6–8g
• Low-Carb
• High-Protein