Description
These easy, high protein meatballs made with cottage cheese and ground meat are moist and perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ground meat, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with keto-friendly pasta, a salad, or veggies. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use lean ground meat for less fat. Chill the mixture for easier handling if it’s too wet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese, meatballs, keto, low-carb