COTTAGE CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS
(MACRO-VERIFIED)
Protein
30G
Calories
250
Prep Time
2M
Bake Time
5M
Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins">Cottage cheese scrambled eggs are the creamiest, most luxurious scrambled eggs you will ever taste. Adding cottage cheese to your eggs might sound unusual, but this simple trick creates incredibly soft, fluffy curds with a rich, almost custard-like texture that regular scrambled eggs simply can't match. Each serving delivers a massive 30g of protein from the combination of eggs and cottage cheese, making this one of the most protein-dense breakfast options available. The secret is stirring the cottage cheese into the eggs just before cooking and using low-to-medium heat for gentle, slow scrambling. This creates large, pillowy curds studded with tiny pockets of melted cottage cheese that add a subtle creaminess and tang. These cottage cheese scrambled eggs cook in just 5 minutes, making them perfect for busy weekday mornings when you need a quick, high-protein breakfast. Season simply with salt, pepper, and fresh chives, or get creative with smoked paprika, everything bagel seasoning, or fresh herbs. Serve on toast, in a tortilla, or alongside avocado for a complete meal. This is one of the simplest cottage cheese recipes that delivers maximum flavor and nutrition with minimal effort. All nutrition data is verified using USDA FoodData Central for accuracy.
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INGREDIENTS
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Hydration adjustment: ml liquid
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Nutrition Facts
Updated with substitutions
2 servings per recipe
Serving size
1 cottage cheese recipes
Amount per serving
Calories
250
Total Fat 16g
21%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g
60%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Verified using USDA FoodData Central
INSTRUCTIONS
Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly. Stir in cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
Pour in the egg and cottage cheese mixture. Stir gently with a spatula, creating large, soft curds. Cook slowly for 3-4 minutes, pushing eggs from the edges to the center.
Remove from heat while eggs still look slightly wet — they'll continue cooking from residual heat. Top with fresh chives and serve immediately.
TROUBLESHOOTING
My cottage cheese recipes are too dry
Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.
They didn't rise properly
Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.
The texture is rubbery
This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.
SUBSTITUTIONS
| Original | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whey Protein | Casein, Plant Blend | May need +10ml liquid |
| Greek Yogurt | Cottage Cheese, Skyr | Blend smooth first |
| Egg Whites | Flax Egg, Aquafaba | For vegan option |
| Oat Flour | Almond Flour, Coconut Flour | Coconut: use 1/3 amount |
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