This has been my “go to” recipe for several years now. Growing up Seventh-Day Adventist, I didn’t eat any meat (though some SDA’s do eat fish, chicken and lamb). Since I didn’t eat meat, I had to get protein in some way, shape or form. I call this my “Faux Loaf” and it’s made by SDA’s the world over in some sort of iteration. Many people call it Special K Loaf or Cottage Cheese Loaf. It’s great for last minute dinner plans and is a crowd-pleaser, despite the sort of strange sounding name and ingredient list. Currently, my favorite current iteration is the recipe at at the Be A Bree blog. Protein packed, salty and delish – it’s really quite tasty – I swear!
Ingredients
1/4 Cup Butter or Margarine
1 Clove of Garlic
1 Onion
2 Stalks of Celery
2 Tablespoons of an SDA-style Vegetarian Stock
1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce
3 Beaten Eggs
1/4 Cup of Milk
1 Cup of Cottage Cheese
3-5 Cups of a “Flakes” Cereal
1/4 Cup Pecan Meal, Ground Fine (Optional)
1.Preheat oven to 350 F.2.Heat the butter or margarine in a pan.
3. Sauté the garlic and onions until cooked.
4. Add the celery to the pan and sauté until soft.
4. Add the celery to the pan and sauté until soft.
5. Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.
6.Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl. Combine everything well.
7. Let the cereal get a little soggy (about 5 minutes).
8. Place in a generously greased baking pan. It should be 1″-3″ deep. Do not pack. In fact, use a fork to make it fluffy.9. Bake at the top rack for 1 – 1 1/2 hour(s) at 350.
10. Cut the loaf into 2 x 2 squares. Hint: I like mine sorta crispy so don’t hesitate to overcook just a tinch.
I served protein-packed Cottage Cheese loaf, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Butternut Squash Lasagna, Cabbage Au Gratin and Peppermint Cheesecake to my (vegetarian) family tonight for one of our Christmas gatherings. They were all a hit – especially the Butternut Squash Lasagna.
