Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
MACRO-VERIFIED 30G PROTEIN

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

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

2 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cottage cheese recipes

Amount per serving

Calories

250

% Daily Value*

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

1

Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly. Stir in cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.

2

Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.

3

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.

4

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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