WW Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf

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The WW Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf is a comforting meal. This recipe contains 22 grams of protein and 250 calories per serving. Takes one hour and twenty minutes to prepare this recipe. We made this dish with mushrooms, ground beef, turkey bacon, eggs, Swiss cheese, almond flour, olive oil, onion, garlic, spices, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Pair this meal with roasted broccoli, garlic green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted carrots, garden salad, vegetable soup, or quinoa. Store this WW Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meatloaf for 4 days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Serving size: 1/12 of the meatloaf
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12
  • Cooking time: 65 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Baking paper
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Large skillet

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1½ lbs lean ground beef
  • 4 slices chopped turkey bacon
  • One tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped mushrooms
  • One tsp dried oregano
  • 5 oz shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Quarter cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Two large eggs
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 small diced onion
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Half tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Three minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LEAN GROUND BEEF:

  • It includes the main protein and classic meatloaf taste in the dish. You may use lean ground turkey as per your preference.

TURKEY BACON:

  • This bacon adds a smoky and savory taste to the meatloaf. You may use lean chicken bacon as another option.

MUSHROOMS:

  • They give moisture and volume in the recipe. Mushrooms pair well with the Swiss cheese. You may use baby bella as an alternative.

REDUCED-FAT SWISS CHEESE:

  • It gives a signature creamy and nutty taste to the dish. Reduced-fat Swiss cheese makes the recipe lighter and gives fewer calories. You may use reduced-fat mozzarella as a substitute.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • This flour binds the meat mixture together to make the meatloaf. We use it to absorb the moisture of the vegetables to not make the meal watery. You may use whole-wheat breadcrumbs as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, coat the loaf pan with cooking spray and warm the oven to 375°F.
  2. Chop the mushrooms, onion, and turkey bacon, then mince the garlic.
  3. Warm olive oil on moderate flame in the skillet, then cook mushrooms, onion, & bacon for 9 minutes.
  4. Cook garlic for 60 seconds, then remove the skillet from the flame and cool the ingredients.
  5. Mix ground beef, almond flour, eggs, salt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, oregano, thyme, paprika, and black pepper in the large bowl.
  6. Then include the cooled mushroom, onion, and turkey bacon mixture in it.
  7. Gently fold shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese into the mixture and pour the mixture into the loaf pan.
  8. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 65 minutes.
  9. When the thickest part of the meatloaf reaches 160°F, take the loaf pan from the oven.
  10. Cool the meatloaf for 15 minutes, cut it into 12 portions, and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Steamed Asparagus
  • Sautéed Zucchini
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Carrots
  • Roasted Broccoli

POTATO SIDES:

  • Roasted Baby Potatoes
  • Air-Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Light Mashed Potatoes

SALAD:

  • Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Simple Green Salad
  • Apple Spinach Salad

GRAIN SIDES:

  • Brown Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Wild Rice
  • Barley

COMFORT SIDES:

  • Vegetable Soup
  • Mushroom Soup
  • Tomato Soup
  • Roasted Vegetable Medley

TIPS:

  • Cook the mushrooms first to remove extra moisture and avoid the meatloaf from becoming watery.
  • Use lean beef to maintain tenderness and keep the recipe low in fat.
  • Avoid mixing the ingredients too much because it makes the dish dense and dry.
  • Cool the meatloaf for 15 minutes, then serve for better taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include this cooked meatloaf in a container and store for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap the meatloaf slices separately and freeze for three months.

FAQs:

Can I make this meatloaf earlier?

  • Yes, refrigerate the prepared meat mixture 24 hours early then bake when need to serve.

Is ground turkey a good substitute of beef?

  • Yes, you may add lean ground turkey for a lighter recipe and better taste.

Can I exclude turkey bacon from this recipe?

  • Yes, you may skip turkey bacon as the meatloaf will still taste delicious with other ingredients.

How can I make this meal nut-free?

  • You may replace almond flour with whole-wheat breadcrumbs to make the dish nut-free.

Can I include mushrooms in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add mushrooms to the meal for extra volume and taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 250 kcal

Net carbs: 5 g

Iron: 2.5 mg

Total carbs: 6 g

Vitamin A: 250 IU

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 100 mg

Protein: 22 g

Sodium: 550 mg

Potassium: 400 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 8 Points