Cottage Cheese Fluffy Eggs (Printable)

Protein-packed fluffy eggs enriched with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy start to your day.

# Components:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup full-fat cottage cheese
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

# Method:

01 - Whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until slightly frothy and well blended.
02 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until it bubbles gently.
03 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet; let it set undisturbed for 20 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula from edges toward the center.
04 - Continue stirring occasionally until eggs are softly set and creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat, plate immediately, and garnish with chopped chives or parsley as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese melts into the eggs creating pockets of creaminess without making them heavy or watery
  • You get nearly 20 grams of protein per serving without relying on meat or protein powder
  • These eggs reheat beautifully for meal prep, staying fluffy instead of rubbery
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents the cottage cheese from separating and keeps the eggs tender instead of becoming rubbery
  • Whisking until the mixture is slightly frothy incorporates the air that makes these eggs exceptionally light
03 -
  • Take the eggs out of the fridge about 15 minutes before cooking so they whisk up more easily
  • If the cottage cheese seems very watery, give it a quick drain in a fine mesh sieve before adding it to the eggs
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