Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese have 18 grams of protein! They are fluffy, delicious and make the perfect high protein breakfast.
Why add cottage cheese to eggs?
Not only does the cottage cheese add protein, but it makes the eggs super fluffy too!
I now have 13 recipes with cottage cheese. Call me crazy, but I think it's a great addition to basically anything and eggs are no exception! I have cottage cheese eggs just about every morning.
This is super easy recipe, but the secret is using good quality eggs and cottage cheese.
Ingredients overview:
- olive oil spray - For greasing the pan.
- eggs - I recommend pasture raised eggs. I know they are more money, but you can see the quality difference just by the color.
- cottage cheese - Full fat and low fat work, but use a good quality option such as Good Culture. Some cottage cheese brands are more watery causing the eggs to become watery.
- salt and pepper to taste!
How to make scrambled eggs with cottage cheese?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
- Add eggs and cottage cheese to a bowl and whisk well.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium with olive oil spray.
- Gently pour the eggs into the pan. Be sure not to make the pan too hot.
- Stir the eggs around with a rubber spatula until set. They should cook in just about 2 minutes or a little less.
Season with salt and pepper and serve as you would like!
Why are my cottage cheese eggs so watery?
It's important to use good quality cottage cheese such as a brand like Good Culture. Some cottage cheese brands are more watery causing the eggs to become watery.
Recipe pro-tips:
- Use good quality eggs and cottage cheese for best results.
- Use a non-stick pan so the eggs don't stick.
- Use olive oil spray or butter to grease the pan. Whatever you prefer.
How to serve:
- with sourdough, micro greens and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- with oatmeal and fruit
- with buttered toast and berries
- with avocado toast
Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 spray olive oil spray
- 2 eggs - I recommend pasture raised eggs.
- ¼ cup cottage cheese - Full fat and low fat work, but use a good quality option such as Good Culture. Some cottage cheese brands are more watery causing the eggs to become watery.
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Add eggs and cottage cheese to a bowl and whisk well. Heat a non-stick pan on medium with olive oil spray.
- Gently pour the eggs into the pan. Be sure not to make the pan too hot. Stir the eggs around with a rubber spatula until set. They should cook in just about 2 minutes or a little less.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve as you would like!
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Richie
I made this recipe this morning and the eggs with the cottage cheese are smooth and delicious. Try it you will love it!
I'm so glad you enjoyed! 🙂