Description
Extra creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs that are fluffy, high in protein, and perfect for a quick, satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- 1. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined
- 2. Stir in the cottage cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper
- 3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter or oil
- 4. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and let it sit for a few seconds
- 5. Gently stir with a spatula, pushing the eggs from the edges toward the center
- 6. Continue cooking slowly, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are just set and creamy
- 7. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking
- 8. Garnish with herbs if desired and serve warm
Notes
- Low heat is key for creamy scrambled eggs
- Small-curd cottage cheese blends best
- Serve with toast, avocado, or fresh fruit
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 375 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese eggs, scrambled eggs, high protein breakfast, creamy eggs