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Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Cottage cheese scrambled eggs are a fluffy, high-protein breakfast. If you love cheesy eggs, you'll love this lower-fat version!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes as you prepare the egg mixture. Starting with a warm skillet will make the eggs less likely to stick to your pan.
  2. Crack the eggs into a small bowl, then add in the cottage cheese and a generous pinch of salt. Use a fork to whisk until the mixture looks creamy.
  3. Grease the pan with spray oil or butter, then pour the mixture into the hot pan. Let the eggs cook for about 1 minute, undisturbed. As soon as the edges start to look like they are cooking, drag a rubber spatula through the eggs, gently stirring them around the pan.
  4. Continue stirring, as needed, until the eggs are cooked through. Just like traditional scrambled eggs, you can cook these as soft or firm as you like. Serve the eggs warm right away with fresh herbs on top, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for the whole batch. This information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee.
  • Note: For a more filling breakfast, feel free to add another egg or some egg whites to the mix. This recipe is easy to customize!
  • Cottage Cheese Note: I tested this recipe with full-fat cottage cheese, which has 4% milkfat. For comparison, cheddar cheese is often 35% fat. This makes cottage cheese a lower-fat option for "cheesy eggs." Feel free to use a lower-fat cottage cheese if you prefer, but the results may not be as creamy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 382mg (127%) Sodium 289mg (12%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 594IU (12%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 382mg 127%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 594IU 12%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.