Extra Protein Scrambled Eggs
Delicious, quick, and healthy, and ready in about 5 minutes. What more could you ask for for breakfast? Adding cottage cheese makes the eggs creamy and fluffy, while also adding extra protein to make this a powerhouse breakfast with 20 grams of protein per serving! Naturally low carb, it fits nicely into many lifestyle and dietary needs.
Personalized eggs? Yes, please! Scrambled eggs are easily customizable by adding in your favorite flavors. Want richer eggs? Try adding additional cheese such as shredded cheddar, Swiss, parmesan, or crumbled goat cheese. Feeling the need for a smokey favor? Try adding crispy bacon bits or cooked, crumbled sausage. Prefer a fresh twist? Try topping with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as finely diced chives, scallions, tarragon, basil, or pesto.
Feeling spicy? Try a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes, or top with fresh, drained Pico de Gallo. Need to sneak in some veggies? Try adding cooked diced pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, or chopped spinach. Or try a combination of flavors. Some great combination options are goat cheese with asparagus and ham, or blistered tomatoes with bacon and cheddar cheese.
Extra Protein Scrambled Eggs Ingredients
- Eggs (4 large): The superfood that is the base of our recipe.
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt: Enhances the flavors of savory foods.
- Fresh cracked black pepper (1/4 teaspoon): Adds a floral, spicy note to the eggs.
- Daisy Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup): Adds an extra boost of protein and makes the eggs creamy and fluffy.
Substitutions, Variations, and Tips
- Cottage cheese straight out of the container or blended cottage cheese are both great for this recipe. To easily blend cottage cheese, pulse in a food processor or whip with an immersion blender.
- To easily crack eggs, tap gently on a flat surface such as the kitchen countertop.
- Using a fork to whip the eggs, instead of a whisk, will make the eggs extra fluffy.
- Cook in a nonstick skillet for the best results without adding butter or cooking spray.
- Keep heat low, to keep from overcooking too quickly.
- Easily customizable, try adding in your favorite cooked veggies, fresh herbs, cheeses, meats, or seasonings.
- For the best results, do not over-stir the eggs in the pan. Gently pull the eggs from the edge of the pan to the middle with a rubber spatula. Continue to gently pull edges every few seconds until the eggs are mostly dry and shiny-looking. Do not cook until the eggs are completely dry as they will continue cooking slightly once removed from the heat.
How To Make Extra Protein Scrambled Eggs
- Whisk together the eggs and seasoning.
- Coat a nonstick pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-low heat. Once warm, add eggs.
- Slowly scrape eggs to center of pan as bottom starts to set, creating soft folds. Once the eggs have just started to set, spoon in the cottage cheese and fold into the eggs. Cook until just set (about 2 minutes total).
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.