Description
This High-Protein Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese recipe is a nutritious, low-carb, and high-protein breakfast idea. Packed with fluffy eggs and creamy cottage cheese, it’s perfect for muscle-building meals, keto mornings, or healthy eating plans.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cottage cheese
1 teaspoon butter
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk until fully blended.
2. Stir in the cottage cheese until well combined.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter.
4. Pour in the egg mixture and let it sit undisturbed for a few seconds.
5. Gently stir with a spatula, slowly folding the eggs until softly set.
6. Remove from heat while still slightly moist and top with fresh herbs if using.
7. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer flavor.
Drain cottage cheese if watery to avoid soggy eggs.
Cook on low heat for soft, fluffy curds.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg