Cottage Cheese Egg Scramble (Printable)

Fluffy eggs and creamy cottage cheese combined with sautéed veggies for a hearty morning dish.

# Components:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
03 - 1 tablespoon milk, optional for fluffier texture
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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk if using, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Heat butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
03 - Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Add chopped 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.
07 - Gently stir with a spatula, pushing eggs from edges toward center. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until 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 desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates a naturally creamy scramble without needing tons of butter or cream.
  • Twenty minutes from start to finish means you're eating before your coffee even cools down.
  • It's genuinely filling—the protein combo keeps you satisfied through a brutal work morning.
02 -
  • Remove the pan from heat while the eggs still look slightly wet on top—overcooking this dish turns it into dense scrambled eggs instead of that creamy dream you're chasing.
  • Whisking the cottage cheese directly into the raw eggs prevents lumps later; don't skip this step thinking you'll stir it in during cooking.
03 -
  • Taste the egg mixture before it goes in the pan—this is your only chance to adjust seasoning without trying to salt cooked eggs evenly.
  • The cherry tomatoes can be swapped for sun-dried tomatoes if you want more intensity, though you'd only need a couple tablespoons because they're concentrated and flavorful.
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