Ultra-creamy, with a subtle cheesy flavor and packed with protein to keep you full- these cottage cheese scrambled eggs might become a new go-to for your busy mornings.
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Breakfast at a Glance
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (total)
- Planning Ahead: None
- Morning Effort: Around 10 minutes
- Protein: 29 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams (but you can add some with sides)
Nessy's Note
I’m constantly experimenting with what I can add to my scrambled eggs (if you couldn’t tell from all of my scrambled egg recipes) and so when I saw someone on social media adding cottage cheese, I had to give it a go.
Honestly, I wonder how I didn’t think of it sooner (considering how good Greek yogurt scrambled eggs are!).
Just like in this cottage cheese breakfast casserole, the cottage cheese melts right in, making the eggs extra creamy, a little cheesy and even higher in protein. Perfect for fuelling a busy morning!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Eggs- Like with my salsa scrambled eggs, I use three large eggs for this recipe to make this a filling, protein-packed breakfast. If you want to reduce it to two eggs, reduce the cottage cheese to ¼ cup.
- Cottage Cheese- As I do for this cottage cheese omelet, I always opt for 2% or full fat as I find the flavor best but you can use fat free if that is what you prefer.
- Butter- We need just a little to prevent the eggs from sticking.
- Substitution: Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil also work.
- Sea Salt + Pepper- Just a little seasoning is all you need for these simply delicious eggs.
My Notes for the Best ...
- Don't Rush. Cook the eggs over medium low heat and stir consistently. If you cook the eggs on a high heat, they can turn out dry and taste a bit too "egg-y".
- Use Full Fat Cottage Cheese. While fat-free will still work, I find that the texture and flavor is best with a minimum of 2% fat.
- More Questions? Check out my complete scrambled eggs guide where I try to cover everything you might be wondering!
This breakfast on its own is full of protein so I like to pair it with some sprouted grain toast or roasted potatoes plus some veggies or fruit to round it out.
You can mix and match with all sorts of different sides- check out my full post on what to serve with scrambled eggs for more ideas!
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If you give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoon cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Crack the eggs in a bowl and add the cottage cheese. Whisk together to combine.3 large eggs, 6 tablespoon cottage cheese
- Place a small to medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add the butter. Let it fully melt, tilting the pan to coat the bottom. (If you are increasing the servings, you may want to use a larger saucepan.)1 teaspoon butter
- Keep the heat medium-low and add the cottage cheese egg mixture to the saucepan.Cook, stirring often for 3-4 minutes. Stirring helps to prevent sticking and ensure that the eggs turn out soft and creamy.
- Once the eggs are just set but still soft (and to your liking), remove from the heat and season.¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.
Marie says
This was such an easy and delicious way to make my morning eggs more filling!