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Want extra protein in your morning egg scramble? Try cottage cheese scrambled eggs! You’ll get 20+ grams of protein in these fluffy eggs. Serve with fresh fruit or whole grain toast for a healthy breakfast to fuel your day!
Table of Contents
- Fluffy High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
- Why you’ll love this egg and cottage cheese recipe
- What type of cottage cheese to use?
- What you need for this cottage cheese scrambled eggs recipe
- How to make the best scrambled eggs with cottage cheese
- Serving suggestion
- How to store
- More cottage cheese breakfast recipes you’ll love
- Fluffy High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Fluffy High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Cottage cheese is having a major moment, and I am here for it! I’ve never been a fan of cottage cheese on its own, but in cottage cheese pancakes, cottage cheese ice cream, or whipped cottage cheese toast, I am all about it!
Now that I’ve been adding cottage cheese into my eggs and scrambling them, I’ve found another new way to love this high-protein addition.
The cottage cheese makes your eggs super creamy and gives them the best texture.
Plus, it tastes great and is a simple, affordable addition to regular scrambled eggs.
Why you’ll love this egg and cottage cheese recipe
High protein breakfast – Normally, you’d get 12 grams of protein with a 2-egg scramble, but with the addition of cottage cheese, we bring that total up to 22 grams of protein!
Quick to make – Crack your eggs and add them into your pan with cottage cheese and get scrambling, and you’ll have breakfast ready in minutes! It’s fast to make and
Versatile addition to breakfast – My favorite way to enjoy these cottage cheese eggs is on toast or a toasted bagel, but they can be used in many different ways! I’m sharing a few ideas a little further down in this post if you are looking for fresh ideas and uses.
What type of cottage cheese to use?
For a creamy texture, I suggest using low-fat cottage cheese (2%) or full-fat cottage cheese.
While you will get more protein from a non-fat cottage cheese, the excess liquid doesn’t leave you with the best texture.
Cottage cheese brands cook differently in this recipe. My favorite brands to use for creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs are Nancy’s and Darigold, Good Culture.
The final amount of protein will vary slightly based on the brand you use and the fat content in the cottage cheese.
What you need for this cottage cheese scrambled eggs recipe
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.
- avocado oil
- large eggs
- cottage cheese
- sea salt
- black pepper
How to make the best scrambled eggs with cottage cheese
Step 1: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
Step 2: Crack the eggs into a bowl, along with the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine, and then pour the egg mixture into the hot pan.
Step 3: Use a silicone spatula to scramble the eggs, stirring them around as they cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the eggs are no longer runny and have a fluffy texture. Serve with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Serving suggestion
Let these protein-packed eggs be the base for your balanced breakfast. Here are suggestions and easy meal ideas.
For a low carb breakfast: Serve with sautéed bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, green onions, and cherry tomatoes along with fresh herbs for a filling low-carb breakfast.
To make breakfast burritos: Take your cottage cheesy eggs and add them into a large tortilla along with a slice of cheese, leftover taco meat, and guacamole or salsa.
For delicious avocado toast: Toast your favorite bread or bagel and mash avocado onto it, then top it with your cottage cheese eggs, along with microgreens and a side of fresh berries.
For a super high-protein breakfast: Serve with chicken sausage, a side of turkey bacon, or homemade country breakfast sausage along with a protein smoothie.
How to store
Leftover cottage cheese scrambled eggs should be cooled fully to room temperature and then added to an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
You can reheat the eggs in the microwave or on a low temperature on the stovetop. I like to use leftover eggs in breakfast burritos!
More cottage cheese breakfast recipes you’ll love
- Blender protein pancakes with cottage cheese
- Whipped cottage cheese toast with tomatoes
- Chocolate protein waffles with cottage cheese
Fluffy High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cups cottage cheese
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, along with the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine, and then pour the egg mixture into the hot pan.
- Use a silicone spatula to scramble the eggs, stirring them around as they cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the eggs are no longer runny and have a fluffy texture. Serve with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you try this cottage cheese eggs recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how it turned out!
XO
Heather
