These one-skillet Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese are packed with protein and flavor, making them a delicious way to fuel your day. It only takes 10 minutes to whip up this dish, so you can enjoy it any day of the week!
Elevate your morning routine with this easy cottage cheese and scrambled eggs recipe. This innovative twist on classic scrambled eggs adds a luxurious creaminess and irresistible flavor that will have you wanting seconds. The eggs and cottage cheese mix are seasoned with black pepper and garlic powder to add depth and topped with fresh chives for a crisp aromatic finish.
You’ll love this recipe if you’re looking for a warm and comforting higher-protein breakfast idea. It’s a fantastic alternative to protein shakes and smoothies and will keep you full for hours. Adding cottage cheese to eggs doubles the amount of protein than eggs alone! Enjoy this hot meal as is or add toppings like melty cheese, sliced avocado, hot sauce, or salsa. For a heartier meal, add some breakfast sausage, bacon, or ham. If you’re cooking for the whole family, you can easily double this recipe, too!
Looking for more easy breakfast recipes? Try my keto blueberry muffins, breakfast stuffed bell peppers, or sheet pan eggs.
Why You Will Love This High Protein Eggs Recipe
- High Protein Meal. Cottage cheese eggs are an excellent (and tasty) way to get a high-protein breakfast, about 20 grams of protein per serving!
- Easy Prep. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it easy to whip up a nutritious breakfast any day of the week.
- Flavor-Packed. This dish is bursting with flavor from the combination of creamy and savory cottage cheese, fluffy eggs, savory spices, and fresh chives.
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the simple ingredients you will need to make these high protein scrambled eggs. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Eggs: Use large eggs and bring them to room temperature first so they easily mix. This will help them have a foamier texture when whisked.
- Cottage Cheese: Full-fat cottage cheese will give the eggs the richest flavor and texture, or you can use a low-fat cottage cheese option to reduce the amount of fat and calories if desired.
- Seasonings: A delicious savory mix of garlic powder and black pepper.
- Oil: I recommend using avocado oil for a neutral flavor. Alternatively, you can use butter.
- Chives: Adding fresh chives is optional but it adds a delicious herbal aroma and green garnish to the eggs!
How to Make Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Below are photos and recipe steps so you can easily make this recipe at home. You will also need a stovetop burner, a medium mixing bowl, a whisk, a large skillet, a rubber spatula, a knife, and a cutting board.
- Prep the Eggs: Crack the eggs in a mixing bowl and whisk them until foamy and well combined. Then stir the cottage cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper into the scrambled eggs until well combined.
- Cook: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Then pour in the egg mixture and scramble the eggs for 3-4 minutes, stirring and pushing the eggs around frequently. Next, plate the eggs and garnish them with chives. Serve immediately!
Serve
Enjoy scrambled eggs with cottage cheese for breakfast or brunch on their own or pair them with additional sides for a full-spread meal. Below are some of our favorite recipes to serve with this dish.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Cottage cheese in eggs is best served hot, straight from the pan. If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I don’t recommend storing them longer or the eggs will dry out. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Tips and Tricks
- Cook low and slow over medium-low heat to prevent the egg mixture from cooking too quickly. Doing so can make them tough and rubbery in texture. Also, be sure to stir them frequently in the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Don’t add extra moisture like milk. Unlike other scrambled egg recipes, these eggs with cottage cheese are already quite moist and don’t need more liquid. The best way to tell if the eggs are cooked is to swirl the pan around to make sure there is no leftover liquid on the bottom of the pan.
- Use a non-stick skillet to keep the eggs and cottage cheese mixture from sticking. The oil or butter will help, but the right pan makes a difference!
High Protein Eggs FAQ
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
If you prefer, you can use just egg whites for this recipe. It is important to note that the texture will be slightly different than using whole eggs, but you will still get excellent flavor! I recommend doubling the amount of eggs if you use egg whites so you have enough of an egg base.
You can alter this recipe by experimenting with different seasonings like onion powder instead of garlic powder or adding dried herbs like oregano or basil.
This is also an easy recipe to sneak in veggies like fresh spinach, sliced mushrooms, or bell peppers if you want more nutrition and a pop of color. If adding vegetables, saute them in 1 tablespoon of avocado oil until tender before adding the whisked egg mixture.
Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, crack the 4 eggs and whisk until foamy and well combined.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook the eggs for 3-4 minutes, stirring and pushing the eggs around frequently. Garnish with chives and serve!
Notes
- You can store these eggs in the fridge for up to 2 days. After that, they will dry out. Just reheat them in the microwave.
- You can easily double this recipe if desired!
- These eggs are also great with 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar mixed in.
- Chives are optional, but add color and flavor!
