Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

The epic combo of eggs, crispy crumbled bacon, and fresh veggies makes this cottage cheese breakfast bowl irresistible. 

Cottage Cheese Bowl for Breakfast 

On days when I need extra protein and I’m craving that savory egg and bacon combo, this cottage cheese breakfast bowl hits the spot. 

I add fresh veggies, like cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, and lo and behold, this is one savory cottage cheese bowl that keeps me coming back for more. 

Ingredients 

Simple ingredients come together quickly to yield an incredible morning meal! Here’s what I include in this delish cottage cheese breakfast bowl:

• Cottage cheese: makes this breakfast creamy and high in protein.
• Cucumber: adds freshness to this bowl.
• Cherry tomatoes: or your favorite tomatoes, in slices.
• Egg: some days, I cook the egg over easy; others, soft-boiled or even hard-boiled work!
• Bacon: cooked to crispy perfection makes this breakfast delish!
• Salt and pepper: just a pinch for seasoning.

How to Make a Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Cook bacon and eggs as you do for other breakfasts, and this cottage cheese bowl is almost ready! Check out the easy steps:

1. Cook the bacon
   First, cook the bacon until crispy in the microwave or a pan. Use a paper towel to absorb excess fat and chop it.
2. Cook the egg
   Over easy, soft-boiled, or hard-boiled. You choose!
3. Assemble
   Add cottage cheese to a bowl. Top it with cucumber, tomatoes, and the cooked egg. Sprinkle the bacon on top and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Variations and Add-Ons

You can serve this bowl as it is or whip it for a blended version. Swap bacon for a different protein or the cucumber and tomato for other veggies. Or you can add any of the following ingredients to make your cottage cheese breakfast bowl even more epic:

• Avocado
• Carrot
• Corn
• Chopped spinach
• Roasted veggies
• Ham
• Breakfast sausage
• Beans
• Seeds
• Chopped walnuts
• Slivered almonds
• Black olives
• Everything bagel seasoning

Expert Tips 

Check out these pro tips to make the most of this high-protein breakfast bowl:

Make ahead
You can slice the veggies and cook the bacon the night before. Store them separately in an airtight container and use them the next morning. If you’re in a rush, boil the egg and peel it ahead of time. In case you’re including avocado, peel it and dice it the very same morning right before eating.

Add probiotics
If you want to add probiotics to your breakfast bowl, check the cottage cheese labels and choose one that includes “live and active cultures.”

More Breakfast Ideas with Cottage Cheese 

Make your breakfast protein-rich with easy and delicious recipes such as banana cottage cheese muffins, cottage cheese pancakes, or cottage cheese banana bread! Oh! I’m sure you’ll also love this overnight oats with cottage cheese!

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Making this cottage cheese breakfast bowl is a breeze, and the savory combo will have you coming back for more!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1 egg, over easy, soft-boiled, or hard-boiled
• 1 strip bacon, cooked crispy
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:

• Cook the bacon in the microwave or in a pan until crispy. Pat it dry with a paper towel to absorb excess fat and chop it into small pieces.
• Cook the egg to your liking.

Assemble:

• When the egg is ready to go, add the cottage cheese to a bowl. Top it with the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and egg.
• Sprinkle the bacon over the top and season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg