White Castle Hamburger Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This White Castle Hamburger Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 370 calories, 18.95g protein, and 4.54g carbs per serving. Ready in 53 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 120 g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 500 g minced beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, nonfat
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a saucepan. Drain off the fat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add meat to a 9-10" pie plate and stir in half the grated cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
- Beat eggs, mayonnaise and cream and add a dash of pepper.
- Pour mixture evenly over ground meat and cheese.
- Bake at 350 °F (180 °C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Once cooked, cool and divide into 8 portions.
- As a variation, add 1 packet onion soup mix or onion seasoning to the ground beef during browning stage.
- Freezes well. Serve with a green salad or veggies of your choice.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this White Castle Hamburger Pie contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This White Castle Hamburger Pie can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this White Castle Hamburger Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 370 calories per serving with 18.95g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 53 minutes total. Prep time is 18 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 370 calories, 18.95g protein (20%), 4.54g carbs, 30.29g fat. Plus 0.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 370 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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