I was happy to find this recipe. Though I'm remembering that it came with a catsup based topping (in my family it did). While it does not sound tasty, its a great dish. It does not appeal to everyone though. My husband hated it the first time he tried it but I think its because he was closed minded. I waited a few years, added a few lentils, and called it lentil loaf. He loved it (it was all in his head). Anyways, I used this recipe and doubled it and it did not make two casseroles. I prefer a bit more protein these days, So I added cooked quinoa and cooked lentils. I was able to turn it into two casseroles this way. It seemed heavy on the egg. I may skip a few of the eggs next time.

Heidi: Like the lentils. How much cooked lentils did you add? My mom used to make this 'Lentil Loaf' in a casserole dish. Mom would make it a day or two in advance and bake again before serving.

I have made Special K loaf for years, for family and for church potluck dinners. It always goes over well. I do use pecan meal, instead of walnuts, though. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

My mom made cottage cheese loaf when I was growing up and I was craving it as an adult. A friend made it for a potluck and I asked for the recipe. She found it online; so I looked. Other recipes took too long to cook. This one takes 45 mins and it tastes so GOOD. I'm making it today for the potluck at our church tomorrow. TYVM!!

I grew up on this stuff. Even though I'm not vegetarian, I still love it. To cut costs a little, you can use generic rice krispies instead of actual Special K.

Instead of using a commercial seasoning, I used a lot of onions and sautéed with dried mushrooms, seasoned with sea salt, garlic powder and a sprinkle of dried cilantro.

It was great! I took it for church potluck it was all gone.
I used Chex since I didn't had Special K and a little bit of Grapenut cereal for better consistency. I used Mckays and Seasoned it with Onion powder, Garlic Powder, Cumin Powder and Soy Sauce Kikomann was Superb!! ;0

I am trying this for the first time this weekend to take to potluck. I read everyone's comments and will report back next week.

Add sauce to the top before cooking; mix ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce and tsp oil; even better!

I was confused as to whether or not to mix the onion soup mix according to instructions on packet before adding to other ingredients, or do I add it dry from from the packet. I made it according to onion mix instructing, but it was a little to moist. Also, does it really need 5 eggs? It did taste very good tho!

Jane, you add the soup mix dry to the other ingredients.

I have eaten this since I was a kid. It was my favorite Sabbath lunch. I use pecan meal instead of walnuts and GWashington Broth -vs- McKay's or onion soup mix.

We use Rice Krispies in place of the Special K. Not so sweet.

I'd like to try this with cornflakes. I use cornflakes as my preferred binder in regular meatloaf and it's very tasty if you have them around. I love vegetarian food and loaves as well so incorporate them often so will def try this one, looks great. I've made a walnut loaf that had cheddar cheese once it was delicious. This is super high in protein and diet friendly.

This is the traditional Sabbath dinner staple my family prepared for years. Now that I have my own family, I still make it, though my kids were raised eating meat. They LOVE the crunchy crust, so I make it in a well greased muffin tin rather than a casserole. With a few extra walnuts finely chopped, sprinkled over the top. My favorite recipe from childhood.

Did you bake it at the same temp? How long do you bake it? How many "muffin" size does it make?

I grew up on Special K loaf. My family has cooked this recipe over 60 years and we loved it as kids. My mother was the BEST vegetarian cook EVER. And she passed on her secrets to her children and grand children. This recipe is very good and simple. TWO GIANT thumbs up!!

I have used this basic recipe for many years. Our house was vegetarian while the children were at home and this was great. now I have grown up children who love turkey (go figure!!) I now make this for me and I add special add-in ingredients for holidays. I add apples and pears to the onion sauté. I also add A-1 sauce to darken and add some tang. I have added more nuts and even a little maple syrup... Holiday delicious.

Sabrina, Yummy! That sounds delicious. I will include the apples and pears. Thank you for sharing. I love the it. Actually I'm preparing it right now.

P.S. I use 1 envelope of Lipton's Onion Soup mix instead of McKay's -- it gives the loaf a better flavor in my opinion.

Hi Susan,

You used an entire envelope of onion soup mix? I ask because I see "2 tbsp. McKay chicken seasoning or onion soup mix."

Thanks for clarifying!

Deb

An envelope is about 2 tablespoons anyways. Though I buy my seasoning in jars.