Soft Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

Ultra-creamy, gentle scrambled eggs boosted with cottage cheese for a high-protein breakfast that’s soft, soothing, and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (120g) low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 tsp olive oil (or 1 tsp butter)
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt (or 1/8 tsp fine salt), plus more to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional, for a gentle finish)

Method

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  Step 1: Whisk it smooth-ish

  In a bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper until no streaks remain (about 15 seconds). Add the cottage cheese and whisk briefly just to distribute (it won’t fully disappear—good!).

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  Step 2: Warm the pan gently

  Place a small nonstick pan over **low heat**. Add the olive oil (or butter) and let it melt/warm until it looks loose and glossy, **not sizzling**.

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  Step 3: Slow-scramble

  Pour in the egg mixture. Using a silicone spatula, **stir slowly and continuously**, scraping the base and sweeping the eggs into soft folds. Keep the heat low; you’re aiming for **custardy curds**, not browned eggs.

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  Step 4: Stop early for perfect softness

  When the eggs are mostly set but still look **slightly wet and creamy** (usually **5–7 minutes**), remove the pan from the heat. They’ll finish setting from residual warmth. Taste and add a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.

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  Step 5: Serve

  Spoon into a bowl (or onto soft toast if desired) and sprinkle with chives/parsley if using. Eat warm.

Tips

• **Key technique:** Low heat + constant gentle stirring = the softest texture and easiest digestion.
• **Extra protein option (still soft):** Add **one extra egg white** (whisk in with the eggs) for a small protein bump without making it heavy.
• **If it looks too thick:** Stir in **1–2 tsp water** off the heat to loosen to a creamy, spoonable texture.
• **Serving suggestion:** Great with **soft toast** or a small bowl of **warm oatmeal** (keep portions modest and comfortable).

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)