Cottage Cheese Egg Scramble (Printable)

A protein-rich dish combining fluffy eggs, creamy cheese, and sautéed colorful vegetables for a nourishing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
03 - 1 tablespoon milk, optional
04 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk if using, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Heat the butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
03 - Add the onion and bell pepper to the hot skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, approximately 30 seconds.
06 - Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the pan. Allow to sit undisturbed for 30 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, pushing the eggs from the edges toward the center.
07 - Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are softly set but still creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian seasoning if using and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It keeps you satisfied for hours because the cottage cheese adds staying power that regular scrambled eggs can't match.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes, which feels like cheating on a healthy breakfast.
  • You can throw in whatever vegetables you have sitting around and it always works beautifully.
02 -
  • The biggest mistake people make is cooking the eggs too long thinking they need to be completely firm, but pulling them off heat when they still look slightly wet gives you that creamy texture that makes this dish special.
  • Cottage cheese curds can be a texture issue for some people, so whisking everything together first helps blend them in rather than having distinct chunks.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs whisk more easily and incorporate better with the cottage cheese than cold eggs straight from the fridge.
  • Turning the heat down to medium-low in the last minute of cooking prevents the bottom from browning while you finish setting the eggs.
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