Description
Silky cottage cheese scrambled eggs provide a protein-packed breakfast delight from Mediterranean kitchens. Home cooks can elevate morning meals with simple ingredients and quick preparation techniques that deliver rich, satisfying flavors you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter or oil
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese and eggs in a mixing bowl until thoroughly integrated, creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, ensuring even coating across the surface.
- Gently pour the egg-cheese blend into the warm skillet, maintaining a consistent temperature around 325°F.
- Use a soft spatula to slowly fold and stir the mixture, allowing curds to form gradually without aggressive stirring.
- Watch for a soft, slightly wet texture, which indicates the eggs are approaching perfect doneness – approximately 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the skillet from heat, letting residual warmth complete the final cooking stage and prevent overcooking.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt across the surface for enhanced flavor profile.
- Optional: Scatter chopped chives or parsley over the eggs for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Transfer immediately to serving plates, preserving the creamy, delicate texture of the scrambled eggs.
Notes
- Boost protein content by adding cottage cheese, which creates a creamy, luscious texture without extra calories.
- Gentle cooking prevents rubbery eggs, so keep heat low and stir continuously for soft, pillowy scrambled eggs.
- For dairy-free version, swap cottage cheese with silken tofu or nutritional yeast for similar creamy consistency.
- Elevate flavor profile by incorporating fresh herbs like chives, dill, or parsley just before serving for bright, fresh notes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg