High Protein Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
These High Protein Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese are creamy, fluffy, and incredibly filling—made with simple ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes. Adding cottage cheese boosts protein naturally while creating soft, rich scrambled eggs that keep you satisfied longer. This easy, protein-packed breakfast is perfect for busy mornings, post-workout meals, or a quick, nourishing lunch.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese small-curd, full-fat or low-fat
- Seasonings & Flavor Base
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- Pantry Staples
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- Black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-Cooking Prep
- Crack eggs into a mixing bowl.
- Add cottage cheese and salt.
- Whisk lightly—do not overmix; some cottage cheese curds should remain.
- Cooking Method
- Heat butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over low to medium-low heat.
- Pour egg and cottage cheese mixture into the pan.
- Let sit 20–30 seconds until edges begin to set.
- Gently push eggs from the edges toward the center using a spatula.
- Continue cooking slowly, stirring occasionally, until softly set.
- Doneness Check
- Eggs are just set but still soft
- Texture is creamy, not watery
- No browning on the eggs
- Final Touches
- Remove from heat and rest for 30 seconds. Finish with black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Low heat is essential for creamy, fluffy eggs.
- Cottage cheese melts into the eggs as they cook—don’t worry if it looks loose at first.
- Eggs continue cooking off the heat, so remove them early.