Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs (Print Version)

Creamy, protein-rich scrambled eggs made fluffy with cottage cheese. Easy and nutritious brunch option.

# What to Use:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese (preferably full fat)
03 - 1 tablespoon milk or cream

→ Seasonings

04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Cooking

06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley (for garnish)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper together until smooth and slightly frothy.
02 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until it bubbles lightly.
03 - Pour mixture into the skillet and let it settle for 20 seconds without stirring, then gently stir from edges to center with a spatula.
04 - Continue cooking, occasionally stirring, until eggs are just set but remain soft and creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Remove skillet from heat immediately and transfer eggs to plates. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese trick makes eggs fluffier than any method I've tried, and it sneaks in extra protein without making them taste weird.
  • Ready in 10 minutes flat, so it works for rushed mornings or lazy weekend brunches.
  • It's naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and feels way more indulgent than plain eggs—like you're treating yourself.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable—too high and you'll get rubbery eggs instead of creamy ones, and the cottage cheese will dry out.
  • Stop stirring the moment the eggs look barely set; residual heat will continue cooking them on the plate, and overcooked eggs are the enemy here.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet and a silicone or rubber spatula—metal will scratch your pan and won't give you the gentle, continuous motion these eggs need.
  • If you want extra richness, whisk a tiny pinch of cream cheese into the egg mixture instead of (or in addition to) the cottage cheese—it makes them even more decadent.
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