Can I make a meatloaf with just egg whites?

Question

Hi everyone,
I'm a very healthy person and I'm planning to make turkey meatloaf tonight. I know you need to add an egg, but can you make the meatloaf with just the egg whites? Or do I need the whole egg (including the yolk)? Thank you!!

I work and I'm also the cook/cleaner of the house. And I'm also very good looking =)

Answer 1

you can make a turkey meatloaf with only the whites. two whites will have about the same amount of egg as one whole egg.

abetter solution is to use a product like egg-beaters.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Meatloaf With Egg

Answer 4

Yes, you can just use the egg white, or you can go buy some eggbeaters. Eggs are actually NOT necessary to make a good meatloaf. You can use 1/2 cup applesauce if you want as that will work in place of the egg. Anyone who don't believe it really should try it...

Answer 5

I can always count on Yahoo Answers posters to volunteer errant opinion stated as factual. Despite what some poster have indicated, the answer to the original poster's question is a definitive YES! As some have correctly indicated, two egg whites can be substituted for one egg and be used as a binder. The main difference between yolk and white as a binder is that the yolk has to be heated to act as a binder. For those of you who incorrectly asserted that it is the yolk that contains most of the protein, you are WRONG and should do your homework before contributing advice in the form of misinformation. Actually, egg whites contain slightly more protein than egg yolks. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Nutrient Database, the white of one large egg contains 3.6 grams of protein compared with 2.7 grams of protein in the yolk. What an egg yolk primarily contributes that the white does not is flavor, fat (4.51 g. vs .06 g.), plus cholesterol. The white does not contribute flavor and .fat is not a binder. Just facts folks from a man who knows how to cook.

Answer 6

Most of the protein is in the yolk, and that's what helps hold the meat together. I guess you could try to use just the whites, but it kind of defeats the purpose of putting in the egg in the first place. Eggs aren't as bad for you as everyone thinks they are. Unless you have an allergy, one or two eggs shouldn't harm you. It's your choice though - try just the whites and see what happens. If it doesn't work you don't have to do it again :)

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Sure you can. The egg is only a binder, so just use two egg whites. I would scramble them a little before adding. Also, use a whole grain bread instead of just plain bread crumbs and I also like to add some whole grain mustard and horseradish for flavor.

Answer 9

Use two egg whites instead of a whole egg.

Answer 10

Yes. I only use egg whites. Eggs are added as a binder, so egg whites are just fine. I add (2) egg whites instead on (1) egg.