Optavia Lean And Green Cheeseburger Pie Recipe
This Optavia Lean And Green Cheeseburger Pie Recipe turns comfort food into a healthy, high-protein dinner that fits perfectly into your meal plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 93% lean recommended
- 2 green onions sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Preheat And Prep
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook The Beef
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and green onions. Let it cook for another minute so the flavor builds.
- Spread the cooked beef evenly into your prepared pie dish.
Mix The Egg Filling
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Whisk until smooth. The cottage cheese will still have small curds—that’s perfectly fine.
Assemble The Cheeseburger Pie
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef layer. Gently shake the dish so it settles evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it firm up and slice cleanly.