Scrambled Eggs + Cottage Cheese Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5–7 minutes

Total Time: 10–12 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

4 large eggs

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional)

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions (optional)

Pinch garlic powder or onion powder (optional)

Instructions:

Whisk eggs with cottage cheese, milk (if using), salt, and pepper until mostly combined.

Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over low to medium-low heat.

Pour in egg mixture and let the edges just begin to set.

Gently push and fold eggs around the pan, cooking slowly until soft curds form.

Remove from heat while still slightly glossy; stir in chives and adjust seasoning.

Serve immediately on warm plates with your favorite breakfast sides.

Nutrition (Calories)Approx. 250–300 calories per serving (varies with dairy fat and sides) | Best For: High-protein breakfast or brunch | More: Add veggies or extra cheese to increase calories.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 252

Notes

Pro Tip:
Remove the eggs from the heat just before they look fully done; the residual heat will finish cooking them without drying them out.