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These cottage cheese eggs pack 29 grams of protein, only use a few simple ingredients and take 5 minutes to make. It’s the perfect high protein breakfast recipe for busy mornings and my favorite way to make scrambled eggs.
My Favorite Quick High Protein Breakfast
Cottage cheese and eggs are a match made in heaven- they go SO well together! In fact, you have to try my Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, Sheet Pan Eggs with Cottage Cheese and Cottage Cheese Egg Bake too. Here’s why I love this recipe:
- Done in 5 minutes. There’s no long cook time required, making this simple recipe perfect when need something fast. These scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are done in 5 minutes flat.
- Easy. You only need three simple ingredients for this easy recipe: eggs, cottage cheese and some shredded cheddar. No chopping or prep needed!
- High protein. One serving of these cheesy cottage cheese eggs has 24 grams of protein! If you’re looking for a satisfying, nutritious breakfast that supports your protein goals, this is it.
- Perfect for a balanced breakfast. Use these protein-packed eggs to build a balanced breakfast. Add your favorite breakfast sides like whole grain toast or fresh fruit for carbohydrates and fiber. You could even serve with muffins, like my Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins or Chocolate Veggie Muffins!
If you’re a big cottage cheese fan like me, browse all of my Cottage Cheese Recipes!
Ingredients
These eggs are SO simple and only use three main ingredients. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for full instructions + ingredient amounts.
- Cottage Cheese: For best results, use full-fat cottage cheese for the most creamy cottage cheese texture. Low-fat cottage cheese can sometimes be a little watery. I love Good Culture but any type of cottage cheese will work.
- Eggs: You’ll need eggs, of course! Any will work.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Or any shredded cheese will work like Monterey Jack or mozzarella. Cheese is a great addition because cottage cheese changes the texture of the eggs a bit- cheese helps to bring it back to normal.
- Salt + Black Pepper
- Oil or Cooking Spray
Variations
- Add fresh herbs. Top these eggs with chives, parsley, or dill for some herby scrambled eggs.
- Make a veggie scramble. Turn this into a veggie scramble by adding a few tablespoons of diced bell peppers and green onions.
- Add a meat. Add 1/4 cup of diced ham, turkey, or cooked turkey sausage.
- Use in breakfast burritos. Replace the regular scrambled eggs in my High-Protein Breakfast Burritos for these to boost the protein even more.
- Blend them first. For extra fluffy eggs, blend until smooth in the blender or with an immersion blender.
How To Make Cottage Cheese Eggs
- Start preparing eggs. Add cottage cheese and eggs to a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine. Whisk eggs and cottage cheese together thoroughly (there will still be curds of cottage cheese).
- Cook. Heat oil in a hot pan on low medium heat. Add egg mixture and cook undisturbed for 10-15 seconds until the edges have begun to set. Using a rubber spatula, push eggs toward the center and continue to fold and stir eggs every few seconds.
- Add cheese. When you’ve cooked your eggs to your desired doneness, add the shredded cheese and remove from heat, allowing to melt. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
How to store
You can store leftover scrambled eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Microwave in 30 second increments before serving.
Cottage Cheese Eggs FAQ
Whole milk cottage cheese (4% milk fat) is best because it tends to have a creamier texture better for cooking. Lower fat cottage cheese can sometimes be watery and harder to cook out, resulting in watery eggs.
About 3-4 tbsp of cottage cheese per 2 eggs works best, but even up to a 1/3 cup of cottage cheese can work! Be sure to cook on low-medium and allow the eggs to sit for a few seconds in between stirs to cook out the moisture.
Yes, cottage cheese is delicious with eggs because it adds a very mild cheesy flavor and a boost of protein! Try it next in my cottage cheese egg bites, cottage cheese egg bake, and cottage cheese egg salad!
More high protein breakfast ideas
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Cottage Cheese Eggs
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp avocado oil, butter or cooking spray
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 tbsp cottage cheese, full fat preferred
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- salt + black pepper to taste
- chopped parsley or chives for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl add eggs and cottage cheese. Whisk together until fully combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a nonstick skillet on low-medium heat. Add oil, butter or cooking spray and coat the pan evenly.
- Add the whisked eggs and cottage cheese to the hot pan. Let them cook undisturbed for 10-15 seconds until the edges have begun to set.
- Using a spatula, push eggs toward the center and continue to fold and stir eggs every few seconds. Be sure to allow the eggs to cook in the pan in between stirs to cook out some of the moisture.
- Continue cooking eggs to your desired doneness.
- Stir in cheddar cheese just before serving, and add salt and pepper to taste (this will depend on the saltiness of your cottage cheese).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
