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Cottage cheese scrambled eggs garnished with chives, served with sliced avocado and toasted bread on a speckled plate.
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Cottage Cheese Eggs

Not only are these cottage cheese eggs the creamiest you’ll ever eat, they’re also packed with protein! You’ll love that they’re easy enough for a weekday breakfast too.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 1
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup small curd cottage cheese (see note)
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • butter, oil, or olive oil spray

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs with cottage cheese until well-combined.
    2 large eggs, ¼ cup small curd cottage cheese
  • Heat a small nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add oil or butter.
  • Pour the eggs into the pan, and as you see them setting around the edges, use a rubber or silicone spatula to gently push the cooked eggs into the middle of the pan. Continue to cook, folding and stirring the eggs every few seconds, but not constantly.
  • When the eggs still look wet but are mostly set, remove from heat. If desired, let the eggs continue to cook in warm pan, stirring or flipping over until no liquid egg remains. Cottage cheese eggs are best served when they are still soft and creamy.
  • Season with pepper. Cottage cheese is somewhat salty, so you may find that no extra salt is needed. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Yield: The recipe as written makes one serving. Multiply recipe as needed to increase servings.
  • Variations: Season the eggs with everything bagel seasoning, Italian seasoning, or red pepper flakes. Diced ham or bacon crumbles can be added. Serve with fresh minced herbs like oregano, basil, or chives. Add a drizzle of pesto or chimichurri.
  • Storage & reheating: Scrambled eggs are best eaten fresh, but you can keep any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The quickest and easiest way to reheat eggs is to pop them in the microwave (30 second intervals) to heat through.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 336mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 176mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg

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