Cheddar Potato Topped Meatloaf
Low Calorie Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Tasty Cheddar and potato topped meatloaf consisting of lean ground chicken breast, onions, bell peppers, crumbs, egg whites, milk, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Recipe Ingredients
1-1/2 pound ground chicken breasts, skinless
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup bell peppers, chopped
1/3 cup fat free saltine cracker crumbs
2 whole egg whites, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons skim milk
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Recipe Directions
Cheddar Topping:
3 cups mashed potatoes
1-3/4 cup skim milk
1-2/3 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and cooked
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup fat free Cheddar cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. To prepare meatloaf, combine chicken, onions, bell peppers, crumbs, egg whites, three tablespoons milk, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well with hands. Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine mashed potatoes, remaining milk, mixed vegetables, remaining salt and remaining black pepper. Mix well. Spread over chicken mixture to edge of pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil four inches from heat five minutes, or until tip is lightly browned.
Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories: 354;
Fat: 4g;
Protein: 35g;
Carbohydrate: 40g;
Cholesterol: 69mg;
Sodium: 1047mg;
Calories from Fat: 10 percent
See also: Meat Loaf Pizza Style
