Cottage Cheese Fluffy Eggs (Printable)

Creamy, protein-rich cottage cheese adds fluffiness to these soft, savory eggs, ideal for a healthy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese (full fat, approx. 3 oz)
03 - 1 tablespoon milk or cream

→ Seasonings

04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Cooking

06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley (for garnish)

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until slightly frothy.
02 - Heat unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low until melted and gently bubbling.
03 - Pour egg mixture into skillet; let sit for 20 seconds undisturbed, then gently stir from edges to center using a spatula.
04 - Continue cooking with occasional stirring until eggs are softly set and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Immediately remove from heat, transfer to plates, and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll get 18 grams of protein per serving without any weird texture or flavor compromise.
  • The cottage cheese makes these stay creamy even after they cool slightly, so no more overcooked disappointments.
  • Five minutes from pan to plate, which means weekend breakfast feels fancy but never stressful.
02 -
  • The moment the eggs look slightly underdone is exactly when you should stop—they're still cooking on the plate, and that's where the magic happens.
  • Cottage cheese clumps ruin the silky texture, so break them up deliberately while whisking, or use a blender for 10 seconds if yours is chunky.
03 -
  • If your cottage cheese is particularly lumpy, give it a quick stir through a fine sieve or blend it for 10 seconds before mixing with the eggs.
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable here—it's the difference between fluffy and scrambled, and rushing it erases all your work.
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