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Creamy 5-Minute Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs Recipe Easy and Perfect

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A quick and creamy scrambled eggs recipe enhanced with cottage cheese and fresh chives, delivering a fluffy, luscious texture perfect for any breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) small-curd cottage cheese (dairy-free alternative if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Crack 3 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk briskly with a fork or whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in 1/4 cup (60 ml) of small-curd cottage cheese gently, avoiding overmixing to keep pockets of cheese for creaminess, about 30 seconds.
  3. Finely chop about 1 tablespoon of fresh chives and set aside.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Let it melt slowly and coat the pan evenly, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the pan. Let it sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds to start setting.
  6. Using a spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center, folding softly every 10-15 seconds.
  7. When the eggs are mostly set but still slightly runny (after about 2-3 minutes), sprinkle the chopped chives evenly on top and fold gently into the eggs.
  8. Continue folding until the eggs reach a creamy, slightly custardy consistency. Remove from heat just before fully cooked, about 30 seconds.
  9. Transfer the eggs to a warm plate. Add a final sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture; large curds can be grainy. Cook eggs on low heat and fold gently to avoid rubbery texture. Remove from heat just before fully cooked to allow residual heat to finish cooking. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with mashed silken tofu or vegan cream cheese. Fresh chives add best flavor; green onions or parsley can be used as substitutes.

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