Description
A delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines creamy cottage cheese with scrambled eggs for a protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and let it sit for a few seconds.
- Gently stir the eggs with a spatula, allowing them to cook evenly.
- Continue to cook until the eggs are just set but still creamy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chives if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed breakfast!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg