Description
A quick, budget-friendly breakfast hack that blends cottage cheese with eggs for a fluffy, high-protein meal ready in just 5 minutes using a microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheese (optional, e.g., cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
Instructions
- Grab a microwave-safe mug or bowl (12-ounce size recommended).
- Crack the two eggs into the bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese, milk (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Whisk vigorously with a fork until the cottage cheese curds are broken up and the mixture is uniform.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Remove and stir the eggs, pulling cooked edges into the center. Add shredded cheese now if using.
- Microwave for another 30-60 seconds until mostly set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the bowl sit in the microwave for 1 minute to rest and finish cooking via residual heat.
- Give a final stir and serve immediately.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for the best texture. Do not overmix with a blender as it creates a soup-like consistency; a fork is best. Adjust microwave time based on wattage (1000W used in recipe). Eggs continue to cook after removal, so slightly undercooking prevents rubbery texture. This recipe is not vegan or dairy-free unless specific substitutions are made.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug/bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 24
Keywords: cottage cheese eggs, budget breakfast, microwave eggs, high protein breakfast, quick breakfast, fluffy eggs, keto breakfast, gluten-free breakfast