Description
Cottage cheese elevates classic scrambled eggs with luxurious protein-packed goodness. Silky, rich textures merge in this simple breakfast that will delight your morning palate and nourish you with wholesome comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) cottage cheese
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter or olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until uniformly blended and slightly frothy.
- Fold cottage cheese into the whisked eggs, creating a marbled texture with gentle stirring.
- Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat, adding butter or olive oil to create a light coating.
- Carefully transfer the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the heated skillet, allowing the bottom to set slightly.
- Use a soft spatula to continuously fold and scrape the eggs, creating soft, pillowy curds that maintain a creamy consistency.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, ensuring eggs remain moist and not overly dry.
- Remove skillet from heat when eggs reach a tender, custard-like texture with small, delicate curds.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper across the surface for balanced seasoning.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped chives, parsley, or dill for a fresh aromatic touch.
- Transfer immediately to warm plates and serve while eggs are still steaming and luxuriously creamy.
Notes
- Boost protein content by adding cottage cheese, creating a richer, creamier texture with extra nutritional value.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version that still maintains the dish’s creamy consistency.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like chives, dill, or parsley to elevate the flavor profile and add a fresh, vibrant touch.
- Prepare ingredients beforehand and cook on low heat to prevent overcooking and maintain a silky, soft scrambled egg texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg