Here’s a High-Protein Philly Cheesesteak Casserole that keeps all the classic flavors—savory beef, peppers, onions, and melty cheese—while boosting protein and keeping it meal-prep friendly 🧀🥩
🥩 High-Protein Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: ~40 minutes
🍽️ Servings
- 4 servings
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (93–96% lean)
or shaved steak if preferred - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 cup egg whites (or 4 whole eggs)
- 1½ cups reduced-fat shredded mozzarella or provolone
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: sliced mushrooms, chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef with garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and bell peppers. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a bowl, whisk together blended cottage cheese and egg whites.
- Combine beef mixture with cottage cheese mixture.
- Transfer to baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until set and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Approximate, per serving)
Based on 4 servings, low-fat cheese, 93% lean beef
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Protein: ~40–45 g
- Carbohydrates: ~8–10 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Sugar: ~4 g
💪 Why This Is High-Protein
- Lean beef + egg whites = complete protein
- Cottage cheese boosts protein while keeping it creamy
