Description
Creamy, protein-packed scrambled eggs with cottage cheese make for a delicious and nutritious breakfast. The cottage cheese melts into the eggs, creating an incredibly rich and fluffy texture. Perfect for a quick morning meal or a satisfying brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or 1 tablespoon olive oil)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Optional extras: chopped chives, spinach, diced peppers, etc.
Instructions
- Gather All Ingredients
- Ensure eggs are fresh.
- Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese if necessary.
- Prep the Eggs
- Crack eggs into a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk gently until combined.
- Combine Cottage Cheese
- Stir cottage cheese into the whisked eggs.
- Aim for an even distribution.
- Some prefer slight lumps for extra creaminess.
- Heat the Pan
- Place a nonstick skillet on medium-low heat.
- Add butter or olive oil.
- Wait for the butter to melt, or oil to warm.
- Cook the Eggs
- Pour the egg-cottage cheese mixture into the skillet.
- Let the edges set briefly.
- Use a spatula to gently push the eggs toward the center.
- Fold and Scramble
- Continue folding for 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust heat as needed to avoid browning.
- Stop when they look set but still moist.
- Serve Hot
- Transfer to plates right away.
- Garnish with herbs, salsa, or cheese.
- Enjoy with toast, fruit, or any preferred side.
Notes
- Variations: Add a handful of spinach or diced tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Cheese Options: Try substituting cottage cheese with ricotta or feta for a different taste.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve on toasted sourdough or alongside avocado slices.
- Dietary Adjustments: For a lower-fat version, use egg whites only or reduced-fat cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ of recipe
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~400mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~3g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~18g
- Cholesterol: ~370mg