Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
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Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese are full of protein and so delicious for breakfast or any time of the day! The cottage cheese makes the eggs so creamy.
Cottage Cheese And Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are like a creamy, flavorful twist on a breakfast classic! Making them is super easy. Start by cracking eggs into a bowl, whisking them until they’re fluffy. Then, add a scoop of cottage cheese into the eggs and mix it together. Pour this mixture into a hot skillet and cook it, stirring gently until the eggs are set and creamy. The cottage cheese melts into the eggs, creating this creamy texture and adding a slightly tangy flavor. In no time, you’ve got these soft, velvety scrambled eggs that are rich and satisfying, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
It’s a simple way to upgrade your eggs and add some protein to kickstart your day. Plus, you can customize them! Add some herbs, chopped veggies, or a sprinkle of cheese to make them your own. Whether you’re a breakfast enthusiast or just want a comforting, protein-packed meal, scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are a quick, delicious option that’s sure to keep you fueled up!
Love eggs in the morning? Check out these easy recipes: Air Fryer Fried Sunny Side Up Eggs, Air Fryer Poached Eggs, and Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs.
How To Make Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
Turn a skillet on high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
While the pan heats up, prep the eggs. Crack all three into a bowl. Add cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until everything is combined.
Pour the cheesy eggs into the pan. Once the pan has heated up, reduce the heat to medium high and begin scrambling the eggs with a spatula.
Stir up egg until they are fully set, which will take about a minute or two. Turn off the heat and use a spatula to transfer the eggs to a serving plate.
Cooking Tips
- You can use olive oil, coconut oil, butter, or even skip the oil if you are using a nonstick pan
- After adding the oil to the pan, lift and turn the pan gently to coat the bottom surface in oil
- Wait to hear the egg mixture sizzling in the pan before starting to scramble it
What To Serve With Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
This upgraded version of eggs would be perfect with other breakfast favorites like Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Patties, Turkey Bacon In The Oven, and Air Fryer Oatmeal.
And let’s top it off with a fresh coffee drink. How about Instant Coffee Iced Coffee, Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte (Starbucks Copycat Recipe), or Homemade Iced Coffee Latte Recipe?
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Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter, coconut oil, or omit
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Turn a skillet on high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
- While the pan heats up, prep the eggs. Crack all three into a bowl. Add cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until everything is combined.
- Pour the cheesy eggs into the pan. Once the pan has heated up, reduce the heat to medium high and begin scrambling the eggs with a spatula.
- Stir up egg until they are fully set, which will take about a minute or two.
- Turn off the heat and use a spatula to transfer the eggs to a serving plate.
Notes
- You can use olive oil, coconut oil, butter, or even skip the oil if you are using a nonstick pan
- After adding the oil to the pan, lift and turn the pan gently to coat the bottom surface in oil
- Wait to hear the egg mixture sizzling in the pan before starting to scramble it
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Love this recipe although I use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese. I have also made this egg dish with cream cheese. Fabulous!!