Add extra protein in the morning with this recipe for Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese! Light and fluffy eggs tossed with cottage cheese makes these ultra creamy and incredibly cheesy! Serve with freshly ground black pepper and top with snipped chives or thinly sliced green onions. Serves 1 but can be doubled to serve more.

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

Looking for a way to add protein to your breakfast? I’ve got you.

Cottage cheese scrambled eggs isn’t a new concept. In fact, I first saw it last fall on Tik Tok. So I started playing with this recipe because I love cheesy eggs and any way to up the protein in my diet.

When testing this recipe, I first tried whisking the cottage cheese into the beaten eggs before adding to the pan. The results were extremely wet and curdled-like, and not in a good way. Then I tried whisking it towards the end of scrambling the eggs and it was still too wet for my liking. The last thing I tried was to fully scramble the eggs, remove them off the heat and then mix in the cottage cheese. The results for this was less watery and yet so fluffy and creamy!

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

I eat these at least 3 to 4 days a week because they are SO easy, delicious and satisfying. I serve mine over a hash brown patty, season with lots of freshly ground black pepper and top with either snipped chives or thinly sliced green onion.

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese ingredients

To Make These Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs You Will Need:

  • non-stick sprayKeeps the eggs from sticking to the pan. I like ghee spray but extra-light olive oil works too.
  • large eggsBecause these wouldn’t be scrambled eggs without them 😉.
  • kosher saltEnhances the flavor of the eggs.
  • cottage cheeseAdds protein and creamy cheesy flavor.
  • freshly ground black pepperLends delicious flavor and bite to the eggs.
  • snipped chives (or thinly sliced green onion) – Gives these eggs a subtle fresh onion flavor. Used for for garnish.
What’s The Best Cottage Cheese to Use In Scrambled Eggs?

Until recently, I wasn’t a huge cottage cheese fan. In fact, I still can’t eat it with just a spoon. However, I do love in eggs and whipped with jam for cheesecake bowls. And my favorite brand is Good Culture (this is not sponsored, just my opinion). You can use either whole milk or low-fat (which is what I use) cottage cheese in this recipe.

lightly spray a nonstick pan

Start by spraying a small non-stick skillet with either extra-light olive oil or ghee spray.

crack 2 eggs into a bowl

Crack eggs into a liquid measuring cup.

Beat until bubbly

Using a whisk, beat them until egg yolks and whites are thoroughly combined.

add to pan and gently stir until scramble

Once pan has preheated, add in the eggs. Use a spatula to scrape the edges and bottom of the skillet often until eggs are set with no visible moisture.

scrambled eggs

Remove the eggs off of the heat.

season with salt and add cottage cheese

Add in the cottage cheese and a small pinch of salt.

mix into the eggs

Stirring and mixing the cottage cheese into the eggs.

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

Transfer to a plate and serve topped with freshly ground black pepper and snipped chives or thinly sliced green onions.

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

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Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

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Yield: 1 serving

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese (High Protein!)

Add extra protein in the morning with this recipe for Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese! Light and fluffy eggs tossed with cottage cheese makes these ultra creamy and incredibly cheesy! Serve with freshly ground black pepper and top with snipped chives or thinly sliced green onions.
Serves 1 but can be doubled to serve more.

Ingredients

  • nonstick spray, extra light olive oil or ghee
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese, I use low-fat (Good Culture brand is my favorite)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • sliced green onions, or snipped chives

Instructions 

  • Spray a nonstick skillet with extra light olive oil or ghee.
  • Crack eggs into a liquid measuring cup, and using a whisk, beat them until egg yolks and whites are thoroughly combined.
  • Once pan has preheated, add in the eggs. Use a spatula to scrape the edges and bottom of the skillet often until eggs are set with no visible moisture.
  • Add in the cottage cheese and a small pinch of salt, stirring and mixing them into the eggs.
  • Transfer to a plate and serve topped with freshly ground black pepper and snipped chives or thinly sliced green onions.
  • I personally like to serve these eggs onto of a crispy hash brown patty.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 376mg, Sodium: 391mg, Potassium: 215mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 545IU, Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 2mg