Cottage Cheese Fluffy Eggs (Print View)

Creamy, protein-rich eggs blended with cottage cheese for a fluffy, nutritious start to your day.

# Components:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese (approximately 2.8 oz, full fat preferred)
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 for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper until mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
02 - Heat unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted and lightly bubbling.
03 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 20 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, sweeping from the edges toward the center.
04 - Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until eggs are softly set yet creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat immediately and plate. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely fluffy in a way that feels almost indulgent for something so quick and healthy.
  • You get enough protein to keep you full until lunch without feeling heavy or guilty.
  • The whole thing takes about 10 minutes, making it perfect for mornings when you want something real but don't have time.
02 -
  • The moment you think the eggs are done is exactly when you should stop cooking them—they will firm up on the plate and taking them off the heat early is the only way to keep them truly creamy.
  • Don't blend or break apart the cottage cheese too much before cooking; those small curds are what give these eggs their distinctive silky texture and visual appeal.
03 -
  • Keep the heat at medium-low—this is not a time to rush; the eggs will look like they're taking forever, but that's exactly when they're becoming creamy instead of tough.
  • If you prefer a more assertive cheese flavor, fold in a handful of sharp cheddar or crumbled goat cheese right at the end of cooking, just before plating.
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