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Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese (28g Protein)

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These Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese are high protein healthy scrambled eggs to start the day with 28 grams of protein per serving. Plus, this recipe is also a perfect low-carb breakfast for those looking for an extra protein boost in their morning.

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese on a black plate decorated with strawberries.

Egg breakfasts are some of the most popular breakfast options and if you’ve already tried my perfect keto scrambled eggs, Perfect Poached Eggs, or Turkish Eggs, you will love this high-protein version!

Why You’ll Love This For Breakfast

These cottage cheese scramble eggs are the answer to the need for a 28-gram protein breakfast with amazing taste and also naturally:

  • Vegetarian
  • Low-carb
  • Keto-friendly
  • Grain-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Diabetic-friendly

Ingredients and Substitutions

This paragraph gives you all my tips about picking the right ingredients. For the full recipe with measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!Go to Full Recipe

All you need to make this delicious low-carb keto breakfast loaded with vegetarian proteins are:

  • Eggs – I am using large free-range eggs.
  • Cottage Cheese – Feel free to use low-fat cottage cheese to cut down calories and fat in the recipe if desired. Cottage cheese is a low-carb cheese.
  • Butter – Butter is my favorite option, but you can alternatively use ghee or olive oil.
  • Black Pepper and Salt – Season to taste.
  • Garlic Powder – or fresh crushed garlic.
  • Scallions – to serve. You can also use fresh dill.

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How To Make Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese

It takes just 10 minutes to make high-protein scrambled eggs with added cottage cheese:

  1. In a shallow bowl, crack the eggs and season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Fold in the cottage cheese and beat with a fork to combine and form a consistent egg mixture.
  3. Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
  4. Tilt the pan to spread the butter evenly in the skillet and butter the pan well.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for about 30 seconds without touching it.
  6. When the eggs start to set, use a wooden or silicone spatula to move and break up the eggs and form a soft egg curd.
  7. Cook again without touching for 20 seconds. Repeat these steps until the eggs form a curd-like texture but stop cooking when they are still soft and runny in some places.
How to make Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese in a few pictures.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the scrambled eggs warm on a plate, topped with some of the toppings below for seasoning.

  • Ground Pepper
  • Salt
  • Finely Chopped Scallion or fresh herbs you love like chives.
  • Chili Flakes
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Cottage Cheese
  • Hot Sauce

This recipe is delicious served with some low-carb vegetables on the side like:

You can serve the eggs on top of bread, some whole grain toast, or keto bread recipe like a slice of:

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese on a black plate.

Allergy Swaps

If you have some missing ingredients in your kitchen or food allergies to some in the recipe, here are some options for you.

  • Garlic – You can skip garlic for a low-Fodmap option.
  • Cottage Cheese – You can use cream cheese instead, but it won’t add the same texture and increase fat and calories while decreasing proteins.
  • Dairy-Free – You can replace the butter with dairy-free butter or coconut oil. Dairy-free cottage cheese like vegan cottage cheese from the grocery store should work as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the answers to your most common questions about this scramble egg recipe.

Can I Reduce The Number Of Eggs?

The ratio of cottage cheese to eggs is 2 tablespoons to 1. So if you prefer to make just one egg, reduce the cottage cheese to 2 tablespoons and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Can I Use Low-Fat Cottage Cheese?

Yes, any cottage cheese variety works, including chive-flavored cottage cheese.

Can I Make Egg White Scrambled Eggs?

You can replace the 3 whole eggs with 6 egg whites and keep the same amount of cottage cheese in the recipe. Use the same technique to scramble the egg whites in the frying pan.

Can I Add Cheese To The Eggs?

Absolutely, you can sprinkle hard grated cheese like cheddar, Parmesan, or Edam cheese when the eggs are cooking for the second time. Cheese adds a salty flavor so don’t over-season the eggs.

More Egg Breakfast Recipes

If you like eggs in your breakfast, you’ll love these other options:

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Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

4gNet Carbs
These Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese are a high-protein breakfast, perfect as a quick and easy low-carb start of the day.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Serving Size: 1 serving
4.67 from 12 votes

Ingredients

Toppings

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs with cottage cheese, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with butter.
  • When the butter has just melted (not brown) pour in the beaten eggs, and reduce to medium heat.
  • Let the eggs cook for 30 seconds (no stirring), then gently move a spatula across the bottom and side of the skillet to break up the eggs and form a soft egg curd.
  • Stop stirring and cook again for 15 seconds to set.
  • Repeat this process of stirring and cooking until the eggs thicken, slightly set but still soft and runny in some places.
  • Serve immediately on a slice of a keto bread loaf or on its own with extra fresh cottage cheese, pepper, and scallion.
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Nutrition1 serving
Yield: 1 serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 398.8 kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 4.1 g (1%)Fiber: 0.1 gNet Carbs: 4 gProtein: 28.5 g (57%)Fat: 29.3 g (45%)Saturated Fat: 13.4 g (84%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.4 gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.1 gTrans Fat: 0.5 gCholesterol: 602.5 mg (201%)Sodium: 861.5 mg (37%)Potassium: 302.1 mg (9%)Sugar: 2.8 g (3%)Vitamin A: 1280.2 IU (26%)Vitamin B12: 1.7 µg (28%)Vitamin D: 3.1 µg (21%)Calcium: 159.2 mg (16%)Iron: 2.7 mg (15%)Magnesium: 25.5 mg (6%)Zinc: 2.3 mg (15%)
Carine Claudepierre

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Carine Claudepierre

Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, published author of a cookbook, and founder of Sweet As Honey.

I have an Accredited Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness obtained in 2014 from Well College Global (formerly Cadence Health). I'm passionate about sharing all my easy and tasty recipes that are both delicious and healthy. My expertise in the field comes from my background in chemistry and years of following a keto low-carb diet. But I'm also well versed in vegetarian and vegan cooking since my husband is vegan.

I now eat a more balanced diet where I alternate between keto and a Mediterranean Diet

Cooking and Baking is my true passion. In fact, I only share a small portion of my recipes on Sweet As Honey. Most of them are eaten by my husband and my two kids before I have time to take any pictures!

All my recipes are at least triple tested to make sure they work and I take pride in keeping them as accurate as possible.

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