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Creamy Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs Recipe with High Protein Boost Easy and Healthy

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A quick and easy scrambled eggs recipe that incorporates cottage cheese for a creamy texture and a high protein boost, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk or cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., chives or parsley)

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: eggs, cottage cheese, butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  2. Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of milk or cream. Whisk vigorously until uniform and slightly frothy.
  3. Add ½ cup (120g) of small-curd cottage cheese to the eggs. Gently fold it in with a spatula or spoon, keeping the curds intact.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon (14g) of unsalted butter until it foams but does not brown.
  5. Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for about 10 seconds until edges start to set.
  6. Slowly push the eggs from the edges toward the center every 15-20 seconds, allowing curds to form. Cook low and slow to avoid dryness.
  7. When eggs are mostly set but still slightly runny on top (after about 3-4 minutes), season with salt and pepper. Add chopped fresh herbs if using.
  8. Remove from heat and let residual heat finish cooking the eggs to keep them silky.
  9. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Use low and slow heat to prevent rubbery eggs. Gently fold cottage cheese to keep curds intact. If eggs dry out too fast, add a teaspoon of milk mid-cooking. Fresh eggs improve flavor and texture. Season near the end to avoid watery eggs. Reheat leftovers gently in a non-stick pan with a splash of milk; avoid microwaving.

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