Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
A creamy and protein-rich twist on classic scrambled eggs, made with cottage cheese for extra flavor and fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and cook slowly, stirring gently with a spatula until soft curds form.
- Remove from heat while the eggs are still slightly creamy to avoid overcooking.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For creamier eggs, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- Add sautéed vegetables or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Top with shredded cheese for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, protein breakfast, easy breakfast, low carb eggs
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