Description
Scrambled eggs with cottage cheese is a creamy, protein-packed breakfast that delights your taste buds and lifts your spirits, making mornings just a little bit better.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter.
- Pour in the whisked eggs and let them sit for about 30 seconds.
- Gently fold in the cottage cheese as the edges begin to set.
- Stir gently until softly set but still slightly runny, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with herbs if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 560mg
Keywords: Customize your scramble by adding diced vegetables or cooked bacon for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently to maintain creaminess.