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Forget about texture issues with this easy recipe for cottage cheese scrambled eggs!
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Does spreading cottage cheese on your morning toast not sound appealing enough? You’re not alone! Make cottage cheese scrambled eggs instead and enjoy a high-protein breakfast that is fluffy and delicious!
While I enjoy a savory cottage cheese bowl, my youngest has some texture issues, so I solve the problem by using this cheese to make banana pancakes, muffins, or these scrambled eggs that are super fluffy and don’t have that controversial texture that not everyone loves. 100% approved!
By mixing eggs and cottage cheese, you get a nutritious breakfast packed with 16 gram of protein per serving! That means filled bellies for hours -and it takes less than 10 minutes to make. Totally a win. If you prefer make-ahead breakfasts, try this cottage cheese crustless quiche.
How Much Cottage Cheese to Use per Egg
This recipe uses ⅓ cup cottage cheese and 4 eggs for 2 servings. The ratio is just over 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese per egg.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Including cottage cheese in the classic morning eggs only requires one extra step and you’ll have a high-protein breakfast to devour! Check the steps and tips:
- Whisk
Whisk the eggs until the yolks and egg whites have fully mixed. - Cook the eggs
Cook the whisked eggs in a greased hot pan. Do not disturb them until the edges begin to look cooked and the bottom has begun to set. - Add the cheese
Add the cottage cheese to the eggs and scramble them with a spatula. Let the mix sit for a minute between scrambles. Then, cook until the eggs are set to your liking. - Serve
Serve these high-protein scrambled eggs with your favorite breakfast sides.
Variations
Make this high-protein meal even more nutritious by adding breakfast sausage, bacon bits, ham, or canned beans. Other great additions for a dose of veggies are baby spinach, chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, chives, or roasted vegetable leftovers. If you have additional cottage cheese, serve this with an avocado cottage cheese toast.
How to Avoid Overcooking the Eggs
Once the eggs are set to your liking, remove them immediately from the pan and place them on a plate. This way, you stop the cooking process and let them finish cooking with the remaining heat.
What is the Texture of Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
While many people dislike cottage cheese due to its texture, when you combine it with scrambled eggs, you get a smooth and fluffy consistency that makes this breakfast just as delicious as classic morning eggs, but with extra protein!
Serving This High-Protein Breakfast
You can enjoy these high-protein scrambled eggs the classic way: with toast, sausage, or breakfast potatoes, while sipping a cup of hot or iced coffee. I also love to serve them with a stack of cottage cheese pancakes or turn them into breakfast burritos or breakfast tacos. Yummy!
High Protein Scrambled Eggs Fluffy!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil or butter, for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until the yolks and egg whites have fully mixed.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, grease it with oil, butter, or spray. Immediately pour the beaten eggs into the pan and let them cook, undisturbed, for 1 to 2 minutes. When the edges of the egg begin to look cooked, and the bottom has begun to set.
- Add the cottage cheese on top of the eggs in the pan, season with salt and pepper. Use a silicone spatula to break up the eggs and gently scramble them together, letting the mixture sit between scrambles for about 1 minute. Cook until the eggs are set to your liking, for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve the scrambled eggs with fruit, toast, or your favorite breakfast sides.
Cecile says
Amazing idea adding cottage cheese to scrambles eggs, my kids loved this breakfast!
Sara says
These cottage cheese eggs were super fluffy!
Kaitlin says
Delicious breakfast for my kids especially with school out right now!
Kendra says
Oh wow this cottage cheese scrambled egg recipe was epic!! The texture was so good, and I am so not a cottage cheese person.
Katie says
Thank you for this recipe! I’ve been wanting to get in on the cottage cheese craze, but I can’t stand the texture! this was the perfect way to up my protein in my breakfast without sacrificing flavor or texture.