Description
This egg and cottage cheese recipe is a high-protein, low-carb dish made with fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and simple seasonings perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped spinach
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Optional: 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until fully combined.
Stir in the cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add optional vegetables like spinach or green onions, and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in the egg and cottage cheese mixture.
Let the mixture sit for 30 seconds before gently stirring.
Continue stirring slowly until the eggs are set but still soft.
Remove from heat and top with shredded cheese if using.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture. For extra flavor, try seasoning with garlic powder or paprika. Avoid overcooking the eggs they should be just set and creamy. This dish pairs well with toast, avocado, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: egg and cottage cheese recipe, cottage cheese scrambled eggs, protein egg breakfast, low carb egg dish