SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH COTTAGE CHEESE
Have you tried adding cottage cheese to your eggs? It’s game-changing! These scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day! The addition of cottage cheese boosts the protein content of these scrambled eggs to 32 grams of protein for the entire recipe. Also, it gives them a delightful creamy texture.
This recipe combines fluffy scrambled eggs with the richness of cottage cheese, creating a satisfying and wholesome breakfast option. These scrambled eggs are quick and easy to make, ensuring you can enjoy a healthy protein-packed meal even on the busiest days. This is sure to become a staple in your breakfast routine!
Why You Will Love Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
It’s a delicious high-protein breakfast!
This recipe is easy to make with two main ingredients plus some flavorful seasonings.
It is a great way to incorporate more protein into your day. Plus, you don’t even taste the cottage cheese!
You can make these cottage cheese scrambled eggs in about five minutes!
It’s a super simple and quick breakfast recipe.
This recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, and vegetarian!
Why Add Cottage Cheese To Eggs?
Adding cottage cheese to eggs is a delicious and excellent way to increase the amount of protein in your scrambled eggs! It makes for a flavorful high-protein breakfast. The cottage cheese increases the amount of protein and makes the eggs creamy and fluffy. Cottage cheese scrambled eggs are a protein-packed twist on traditional scrambled eggs.
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
2servings
Prep time
2minutes
Cooking time
5minutes
Calories
164kcal
These scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are fluffy, creamy, and easy to make! It’s the ultimate high-protein breakfast that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1/2 CUP cottage cheese (fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper
sliced green onions or chives, optional
Directions
Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Then, whisk the eggs. Next, add the cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk together all the ingredients.
Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with olive oil over medium-low heat on the stove.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet to cook the scrambled eggs. Use a spatula to stir gently, until the eggs are set yet creamy and soft.
Once cooked, remove the scrambled eggs from the heat and transfer them to a plate. Top with optional sliced green onions or chives and enjoy!
WW Points™:
0 points per serving if you use fat-free cottage cheese
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per container
Amount Per Serving
Calories164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g14%
Saturated Fat 3.1g15%
Cholesterol 374mg125%
Sodium 390mg17%
Potassium 136mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 16.1g32%
The % Daily Value 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