Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs (Extra Fluffy High-Protein Scrambled Eggs)

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These Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs are one of the easiest ways to boost both the protein and creaminess of your breakfast. The cottage cheese melts into the eggs as they cook, creating soft, fluffy curds with a rich, buttery texture while adding an extra nutritional punch.

This satisfying breakfast is perfect for busy mornings and pairs beautifully with toast, fresh fruit, or sliced avocado.

EQUIPMENT

Medium nonstick skillet

Rubber spatula

Medium mixing bowl

Whisk

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS

6 large eggs

½ cup cottage cheese

1 tbsp butter

¼ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended.
2. Stir in the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
5. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the eggs continuously as soft curds begin to form.
6. Continue cooking until the eggs are creamy and just set.
7. Remove from the heat immediately.
8. Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.

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COTTAGE CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS (Extra Fluffy High-Protein Scrambled Eggs)

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These Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs are one of the easiest ways to boost both the protein and creaminess of your breakfast. The cottage cheese melts into the eggs as they cook, creating soft, fluffy curds with a rich, buttery texture while adding an extra nutritional punch. This satisfying breakfast is perfect for busy mornings and pairs beautifully with toast, fresh fruit, or sliced avocado.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 13 minutes mins

Servings: 3 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 194

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Ingredients

  

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• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

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Equipment

• Medium nonstick skillet
• Rubber spatula
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups
• Measuring Spoons

Method

 

1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended.
2. Stir in the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
5. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the eggs continuously as soft curds begin to form.
6. Continue cooking until the eggs are creamy and just set.
7. Remove from the heat immediately.
8. Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 343mgSodium: 459mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Low heat produces the softest, creamiest scrambled eggs.
For added flavor, top with shredded cheddar, fresh herbs, diced tomatoes, or everything bagel seasoning.

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RECIPE NOTES

Low heat produces the softest, creamiest scrambled eggs.

For added flavor, top with shredded cheddar, fresh herbs, diced tomatoes, or everything bagel seasoning.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (Per Serving)

Calories: 205

Protein: 17 g

Carbohydrates: 3 g

Fat: 14 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Cholesterol: 380 mg

Sodium: 340 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Sugar: 2 g