Viral Cottage Cheese Eggs Recipe Is a High-Protein Breakfast Sensation And Cooks in 5 Minutes
If you haven't gotten on the cottage cheese bandwagon, it's not too late. In fact, you can start enjoying it regularly by adding it to your everyday dishes like scrambled eggs. This dairy staple helps create a soft and fluffy scramble in minutes. Plus, it boasts the dish's protein content — which helps you feel fuller longer. Here's an easy recipe for making cottage cheese scrambled eggs as a delicious and nutritious breakfast option!
Why you should add cottage cheese to eggs
Cottage cheese is a versatile ingredient that enhances any dish including scrambled eggs. How? Well, the curds from the cottage cheese give the eggs a creamy texture and help them maintain their softness as they cook. This ingredient also has a subtle tanginess that complements any flavorings you add to eggs. The best part about incorporating cottage cheese into eggs is that it increases the dish's protein. One tablespoon of cottage cheese contains nearly 2 grams of protein. Coupled with the over 6 grams of protein found in a single egg, you'll end up with a nutrient-dense morning treat. This is great news as protein is associated with aiding satiety, weight loss and muscle health. A nourishing ingredient that makes scrambled eggs tastier and fluffier is a win-win in our book.
Simple trick for silky scrambled eggs
The cottage cheese curds melt nicely into the beaten eggs as they cook. But, if you want an ultra-silky scramble combine the eggs, cottage cheese and any seasonings in a blender. This creates a smooth egg mixture that becomes airy once cooked in a pan. All it takes is a minute before this mixture is ready to pour directly into the skillet and cook to yummy perfection.
A tasty recipe for cottage cheese scrambled eggs
This Cottage Cheese Eggs recipe from TikToker @lilsipper_official will become one of your favorite breakfast dishes to whip up even during busy mornings. Feel free to dress up the beaten egg mixture by adding herbs, spices or even shredded cheese. Serve these eggs on their own or over a hearty slice of toast and enjoy!
Cottage Cheese Eggs
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 heaped Tbs. cottage cheese
Salt and pepper
Butter or oil
Directions:
Yield: 1 serving
Crack eggs into small bowl and beat with fork. Add cottage cheese, salt and pepper and whisk until thoroughly combined. (Note: You can blend these ingredients in a blender instead for smooth and velvety scrambled eggs.)
Heat nonstick pan over medium heat. Place enough butter or oil into skillet to cover surface.
Pour in egg mixture and cook 20 to 30 seconds before stirring it frequently. Cook until egg mixture is set and no longer liquidy, around 3 to 5 minutes total.
Remove from pan and serve hot.
Bonus trick for an extra hearty high-protein breakfast
If you want a breakfast that's even more filling, use the cottage cheese and egg mixture as the base for your next omelette. Cook the eggs as you normally would and fill one half of the omelette with any meat, vegetables or cheese once the base is nearly set. Fold the other half of the omelette over the filled portion and allow to cook for a few more seconds before transferring to a plate. Garnish with herbs or more cheese and serve.
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