Description
A delicious and creamy twist on classic scrambled eggs, packed with protein and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil – for cooking the eggs
- Fresh chopped chives – optional for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cracking the eggs into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese to the bowl with the eggs. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk together until combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, adding the butter or oil to melt.
- Carefully pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet and gently turn with a spatula.
- Let cook without constant stirring until soft curds form, then remove from heat just before fully set.
- Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and a non-stick skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 400mg
Keywords: scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, breakfast, high protein, easy recipe