Description
Enjoy a creamy twist on your breakfast favorite with this easy scrambled eggs with cottage cheese recipe. It’s protein-packed and takes just minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (whole-milk or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., chives or parsley)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
- Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
- Stir in cottage cheese with the eggs until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the skillet and cook gently, stirring for about 3-4 minutes, until soft curds form.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 410mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.