Polka Dot Meatloaf | PCOS Meal Planner

This Polka Dot Meatloaf is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

String cheese is the secret ingredient in this flavorful meatloaf that's ready to bake in 10 short minutes.

Ingredients

Servings 6

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
6 sticks (1 oz each) string cheese
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, the bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and egg. Press 1/3 of mixture in bottom of ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan.
Place 2 pieces of the string cheese lengthwise and evenly spaced over beef mixture, with one end of the cheese about 1/2 inch from one end of pan. Cut 2 pieces of string cheese in half crosswise. Place 2 half pieces on beef mixture so cheese extends full length of pan. Press cheese into beef mixture.
Top with half of remaining beef mixture; pat evenly in place. Top with remaining string cheese in 2 rows; press in. Press remaining beef mixture over cheese. Press ends and edges of beef mixture well to seal in cheese; smooth top.
Bake 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, the mustard and brown sugar.
Remove meatloaf from oven. Spoon juices from meatloaf; spoon ketchup mixture evenly over top.
Return to oven; bake 30 to 45 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in center of meatloaf reads 160 °F. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into slices.

Why this Polka Dot Meatloaf works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Polka Dot Meatloaf that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polka Dot Meatloaf good for PCOS?

Yes, this Polka Dot Meatloaf recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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