These creamy high protein scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are packed with 20 grams of protein and will keep you fueled and satisfied all morning long. And you can make them in under 10 minutes!
When it comes to breakfast, getting a good amount of protein is key to keeping you fueled and satisfied until your next meal. As a doctor, I aim for 30 grams of protein in my morning meal to kickstart my metabolism and keep me going strong all morning long.
Some of my favorite protein-packed breakfast dishes are my high protein overnight oats, healthy breakfast burritos, and 3-ingredient banana protein pancakes. When I'm in a rush, I make my protein coffee or coffee protein shake to take on the go.
Now I'm excited to share with you one of my go-to high-protein breakfast dishes: these quick and easy scrambled eggs with cottage cheese. Adding cottage cheese to your morning eggs not only gives them an extra protein boost, it also gives them a luxurious, creamy texture. And these fluffy cottage cheese eggs only take a few minutes to cook so they're perfect for busy weekdays.
If you're not a fan of the taste or texture of cottage cheese, don't worry! The curds melt into the eggs as they cook. And you can barely taste the cottage cheese in this dish except for a mild cheesy flavor.
I like to serve these high protein scrambled eggs with fresh fruit or vegetables and whole grain toast for a balanced breakfast. Incorporating fiber and healthy fats with these protein-packed eggs will fill you up, keep you satisfied, and give you long-lasting energy to get through the morning.
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Why You'll Love this Dish:
- Perfect, creamy scrambled eggs
- High-protein breakfast with 20 grams of protein per serving!
- Quick and easy to make- perfect for busy mornings
- Customizable with your favorite add-ins and seasonings
- Suitable for many diets- low-carb, keto, gluten-free, vegetarian
Why Add Cottage Cheese to Eggs?
Cottage cheese is definitely popular right now, and for good reason! It's packed with nutrients, is low in calories, and is incredibly versatile. It can be used in everything from savory dips and pasta sauces to sweet treats like banana pudding.
Cottage cheese is high in protein. While eggs are already a great source of protein, providing 6-7 grams of protein per egg, adding cottage cheese takes this dish to the next level, upping the protein to 20 grams. In addition to protein, cottage cheese is rich in essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and B vitamins.
Cottage cheese also brings a velvety smoothness to regular scrambled eggs, making them creamy and indulgent. Say goodbye to dry, rubbery eggs! I also use cottage cheese in my high protein egg salad and it's the secret ingredient in my Starbucks copycat egg bites.
Cottage cheese's has a mild flavor that pairs well with a wide range of ingredients. So you can customize your scrambled eggs to your liking, whether you prefer savory additions like spinach and mushrooms or a touch of sweetness from diced tomatoes and basil.
Doctor's Tips
- I recommend starting your day with a protein-packed breakfast like these cottage cheese scrambled eggs. With more protein, you'll feel fuller for longer, prevent blood sugar spikes, and give your muscles the fuel they need to thrive.
- Protein is also important for preserving muscle mass. This is especially important as we age as we lose 3-5% of our muscle mass per decade after age 30. Research suggests that spreading protein intake throughout the day allows our body to utilize it most efficiently.
- Want to learn more about the importance of eating protein at every meal? Read my post on 30+ healthy high protein lunch ideas.
Ingredients
Ingredient notes and substitutions. See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.
- Eggs- I use whole eggs in this recipe but you could also use a combination of eggs and egg whites.
- Cottage cheese- you can use low fat, full fat or fat free cottage cheese; I typically use this low-fat cottage cheese. I prefer to use small curd cottage cheese in this recipe.
- Salt and black pepper- I just use a pinch of each since cottage cheese already has a good amount of sodium.
- Optional add-ins: you can stir in veggies like baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers or tomatoes or herbs, spices, hot sauce, etc.
How To Make Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs Step-By-Step
See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.
- Step 1- Add eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper and any additional seasonings to a medium bowl.
- Step 2- Whisk it all together.
- Step 3- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and spray with olive oil, avocado oil or cooking spray. Once warm, add the egg mixture to the skillet.
- Step 4- Using a silicone spatula, slowly push the eggs towards the center of the pan as the bottom starts to set. Continue to do this until large curds form, and eggs are cooked but still soft and creamy. Transfer eggs to a plate and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs like chives or basil, if desired.
Chef's Tips:
- Use a nonstick pan sprayed with oil or cooking spray so that the eggs don't stick to the pan.
- To achieve the fluffiest texture, cook the eggs over medium-low heat and avoid overcooking.
- The cottage cheese will mostly melt into the eggs as it cooks. However, if you're not a fan of the texture, you can blend the cottage cheese first in a blender or food processor before adding it to the eggs.
- Experiment with different add-ins and seasonings to customize this dish. I like to add fresh herbs or other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder or hot sauce for extra flavor. I also like to stir in fresh vegetables like baby spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers or green onions. If adding vegetables, sautรฉ them in the pan first until softened and then add the eggs.
How To Serve This Dish
If you like, you can top your cottage cheese eggs with fresh herbs like chives or basil. You can also top them with salsa for extra flavor.
For a balanced and nutritious breakfast, I like to serve these scrambled eggs with fresh fruit like berries and whole grain toast or avocado toast.
You can also serve vegetables on the side like roasted potatoes sautรฉed bell peppers or sweet potato hash.
You can also serve them with a side of turkey bacon or sausage for extra protein.
These high protein scrambled eggs to use in breakfast burritos.
Wash it all down with a refreshing smoothie like my dragonfruit smoothie or blueberry flaxseed smoothie.
Recipe FAQs
You can use any brand of cottage cheese that you like. You can use reduced fat, full fat or fat free cottage cheese. I recommend using small curd cottage cheese in this dish rather than large curd.
Adding cottage cheese to scrambled eggs boosts the protein content and gives the eggs a fluffy, creamy texture.
Some brands of cottage cheese have a higher moisture content and can make your eggs watery. I like Good Culture cottage cheese, which is not too watery. If your eggs are watery, you may need to cook them longer. The cottage cheese will release water as it cooks but if you continue to cook it, the water should evaporate.
These scrambled eggs with cottage cheese have 20 grams of protein per serving.
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Recipe
High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ยผ cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper
- Olive oil spray for cooking
Optional seasonings:
- garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, hot sauce
Optional add-ins:
- baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh herbs like chives or basil
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper together in a bowl. Add in any additional desired seasonings.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and spray with olive oil. If adding vegetables, sautรฉ them in the skillet until softened. Then, add the eggs.
- Using a silicone spatula, slowly push the eggs towards the center of the pan as the bottom starts to set. Continue to do this until large curds form, and the eggs are cooked but still soft and creamy.
- Transfer eggs to a plate and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve scrambled eggs with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Use a nonstick pan sprayed with oil or cooking spray so that the eggs don't stick to the pan.
- To achieve the fluffiest texture, cook the eggs over medium-low heat and avoid overcooking.
- The cottage cheese will mostly melt into the eggs as it cooks. However, if you're not a fan of the texture, you can blend the cottage cheese first in a blender or food processor before adding it to the eggs.
- Experiment with different add-ins and seasonings to customize the dish to your taste preferences. I like to add fresh herbs or other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder or hot sauce for extra flavor. I also like to stir in fresh vegetables like baby spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers or green onions. If adding vegetables, sautรฉ them in the pan first until softened and then add the eggs. If adding fresh herbs like basil or chives, add them at the end of cooking.
Elle says
Tasty, easy and satisfying recipe to get your morning (or anytime of day) protein meal! I really like the added cottage cheese. I cooked 2 tbs of frozen spinach first, to unthaw, and then the rest. I also added some black pepper and habanero sauce at the end. Will be perusing your other recipes!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the dish! I love adding spinach to these eggs for a boost of color and nutrients too! I hope you get to try out lots of recipes on the site. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review ๐
Patty says
This was very tasty and filling! I added some baby spinach. This will definitely be going on my favorites list for breakfast or lunch. Canโt wait to try some of your other recipes.
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Great! Iโm so happy to hear you enjoyed the dish! I love adding baby spinach too. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review ๐
Gail says
I just made this recipe for breakfast for myself and this was SO good. Followed the recipe exactly and added onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper and a hand full of spinach. SO so good!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Woohoo, I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! Your additions sound great. I love tossing in some baby spinach for an extra boost of nutrients. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review ๐