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Healthy Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs Recipe for Easy High-Protein Breakfast

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A quick and easy scrambled eggs recipe enhanced with cottage cheese for extra creaminess and protein, perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) small-curd cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter or olive oil
  • Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: grated cheese like cheddar or mozzarella, cherry tomatoes halved, sautéed spinach or kale

Instructions

  1. Crack 2 large eggs per serving into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously until yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
  2. Measure out roughly ¼ cup (60 ml) of small-curd cottage cheese per serving. Stir gently to loosen curds if desired.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter or olive oil and let it melt without browning.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Let sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds until edges start to set.
  5. Using a spatula, gently push eggs from edges toward the center every 10-15 seconds to form soft curds. Avoid constant stirring.
  6. When eggs are halfway cooked but still slightly runny (after 1 to 1.5 minutes), dollop cottage cheese evenly over eggs. Continue folding gently.
  7. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until eggs are just set but still moist and creamy. Remove from heat.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh chopped chives or parsley if desired.
  9. Serve immediately for best texture and warmth.

Notes

Cook eggs on medium-low heat to keep them creamy and tender. Gently fold cottage cheese into eggs to maintain soft curds and avoid drying out. Keep cottage cheese chilled until adding for temperature contrast. Avoid overcooking; remove pan just before eggs are fully set as residual heat finishes cooking.

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