Description
A quick, high-protein breakfast made by microwaving eggs and cottage cheese for a fluffy, soufflé-like texture without the mess of stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp butter, oil, or non-stick spray (for greasing bowl)
- Optional add-ins: spinach, feta, bacon, cheddar, avocado, cinnamon, honey
Instructions
- Grease a 12-ounce microwave-safe bowl with butter, oil, or non-stick spray.
- Crack eggs into the bowl and add cottage cheese. Mash the curds against the side of the bowl with a fork until they dissolve into the eggs.
- Beat the mixture vigorously to incorporate air until uniform and frothy.
- Season with salt and pepper, folding in any optional add-ins gently.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. The edges should be set but the center wet.
- Remove from microwave and stir vigorously, scraping edges to the center.
- Let rest for 1 minute to allow residual heat to finish cooking.
- Check texture; if needed, microwave for another 15 seconds or rest longer. Serve immediately.
Notes
Microwave power varies; adjust cooking time in 15-second increments. Do not overcook as eggs continue to cook during the resting phase. Small curd cottage cheese blends better for fluffiness. Wash bowl immediately after eating to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 24
Keywords: cottage cheese eggs, fluffy eggs, microwave eggs, high protein breakfast, quick breakfast, cloud eggs, healthy eggs