Description
Delightful cottage cheese scrambled eggs elevate breakfast with a protein-packed twist from traditional recipes. Mediterranean flavors and silky textures combine for a quick, satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) butter or olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Incorporate cottage cheese into the egg mixture, folding gently to create a uniform texture.
- Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat, adding butter or olive oil to coat the surface evenly.
- Pour the egg and cottage cheese blend into the heated pan, allowing it to settle for 15-20 seconds.
- Using a silicone spatula, softly sweep across the bottom of the pan, creating soft, billowy curds.
- Continue stirring intermittently, preventing the eggs from sticking or overcooking at 325°F.
- Remove from heat when eggs appear creamy and slightly glossy, but not dry or rubbery.
- Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Optional: Garnish with finely chopped fresh chives or parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Transfer immediately to warm plates and serve while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or ricotta to experiment with different creamy textures and protein levels.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version without compromising the rich, silky consistency of the scrambled eggs.
- Elevate the dish by adding fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or basil for extra flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or nutritional yeast to maintain a similar creamy texture and protein content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg