Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Creamy, protein-packed scrambled eggs with cottage cheese—fluffy, filling, and ready before the kids find the cereal box. A dad-level breakfast win!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese preferably low-moisture
- 1 tablespoon butter for the pan
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper optional
- chopped chives or parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until fully combined.
- Add the cottage cheese to the eggs and mix gently to combine.
- Melt the butter in a nonstick pan over low heat.
- Pour in the egg and cottage cheese mixture and cook slowly, stirring gently and frequently.
- Continue cooking until eggs are soft, fluffy, and just set. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
Kid-approved and meal prep friendly. To avoid watery eggs, use low heat and drain cottage cheese before adding. Great with veggies, herbs, or a slice of toast. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 375mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
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