Scrambled eggs are one of those foods that never get old. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner, and they always hit the spot.
But after a while, plain scrambled eggs can feel a bit boring. That’s why I want to share this recipe with you today. These carnivore cottage cheese scrambled eggs are a simple way to make your regular eggs taste so much better.
The cottage cheese adds a creamy texture that you don’t get with normal scrambled eggs. It also adds extra protein, which is great if you’re trying to eat more protein in your diet.
And the best part is that it doesn’t take any extra time or effort to make. You just mix everything together and cook it the same way you would cook regular scrambled eggs.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make: This recipe is one of the easiest things you can make in the kitchen. You don’t need any special skills or fancy equipment.
All you do is crack some eggs into a bowl, add cottage cheese and seasonings, whisk it together, and cook it in a pan. That’s it. The whole process takes less than ten minutes from start to finish.
100% Carnivore Approved: Everything in this recipe fits perfectly into the carnivore diet.
High in Protein: This recipe packs a serious amount of protein into one meal. Four large eggs already give you a good amount of protein on their own.
But when you add half a cup of cottage cheese, you’re adding even more. Cottage cheese is one of the highest protein dairy products you can eat.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese (I recommend this one – amazon)
- 1/4 Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Beef Tallow or Butter
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
Add the eggs, cottage cheese, black pepper, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk everything well.
Step 2
Place a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the beef tallow or butter.
Step 3
Once hot, pour in the egg mixture. Use a rubber spatula to constantly fold everything. Don’t let it cook for more than 5-10 seconds without folding, moving around. That’s what gives it its texture and fluffiness.
Step 4
Remove, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve. Enjoy.
💡Tips
1. Don’t Stop Folding
Once you pour the egg mixture into the pan, you need to keep folding it constantly. This is what creates that fluffy, soft texture that makes scrambled eggs so good.
Use a rubber spatula and gently push the eggs from the edges of the pan toward the center. Then let them sit for just a few seconds, maybe five to ten seconds at most, and fold them again.
Keep doing this over and over until the eggs are cooked. If you let the eggs sit too long without folding, they will start to form a flat layer on the bottom of the pan.
That layer will overcook and become tough while the top is still raw. You’ll end up with uneven eggs that have some parts overcooked and some parts undercooked.
But when you keep folding, you’re constantly moving the cooked parts away from the heat and letting the uncooked parts touch the pan. This way, everything cooks evenly and you get those beautiful, soft curds that scrambled eggs should have.
2. Use Full Fat Cottage Cheese
When you’re picking cottage cheese for this recipe, go for the full-fat version – it tastes better and has a creamier texture.
The fat is what gives it that rich, smooth quality. When you use low-fat cottage cheese, it can be watery and bland.
3. Let Them Rest Before Eating
After you take the eggs out of the pan, don’t eat them right away. Let them sit on the plate for about five minutes.
During this time, a few things happen. First, the eggs finish cooking from the residual heat.
Second, the eggs firm up just a little bit and become easier to eat. When they come straight out of the pan, they can be very soft and almost mushy. After resting, they hold together better while still being tender.
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FAQ
Can I add meat to this recipe?
Absolutely, you can add meat to this recipe and it will taste even better. This is a carnivore recipe after all, so adding more meat is always a good idea.
Bacon is a popular choice. You can cook the bacon first in the same pan, set it aside, and then cook your eggs in the bacon fat. Crumble the bacon on top of the eggs when you serve them. Ground beef also works well.
Carnivore Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Print RecipeIngredients
- 4 Eggs large
- 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese (I recommend this one – amazon)
- 1/4 Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Beef Tallow or Butter
Instructions
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, black pepper, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk everything well.
- Place a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the beef tallow or butter.
- Once hot, pour in the egg mixture. Use a rubber spatula to constantly fold everything. Don’t let it cook for more than 5-10 seconds without folding, moving around. That’s what gives it its texture and fluffiness.
- Remove, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve. Enjoy.
Thank you so much for this recipe!
Simple and delicious