Pesto Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Fluffy eggs combined with basil pesto and creamy cottage cheese for a flavorful morning dish.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
03 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

→ Herbs & Pesto

04 - 2 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Fresh basil leaves
08 - Extra basil pesto
09 - Grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Crusty bread or toast, for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream if using, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, add the basil pesto and warm gently for 30 seconds to enhance the aroma.
03 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for 10 to 15 seconds, then slowly stir with a spatula, moving the eggs from the edges toward the center.
04 - When the eggs begin to set but remain creamy, fold in the cottage cheese and continue stirring gently until eggs are softly scrambled and cheese is warmed through.
05 - Take the skillet off the heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
06 - Serve hot, garnished with extra pesto, fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan if desired. Accompany with crusty bread or toast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in the time it takes to toast bread.
  • The cottage cheese adds serious protein without any heavy feeling, and that pesto keeps everything tasting fresh and alive.
  • You end up with something that works for a quiet breakfast alone or when you're trying to impress someone at brunch.
02 -
  • The biggest mistake is cooking the cottage cheese; you're just warming it through, and medium-low heat is non-negotiable for this reason.
  • Removing the pan from heat a few seconds early is better than waiting one second too long—carryover cooking will happen anyway.
  • Fresh pesto makes an actual difference in flavor, but if you're using store-bought, warm it gently to unlock those basil notes rather than just dumping it in cold.
03 -
  • If your cottage cheese curds are large, break them down slightly with the back of a spoon before folding them in—they warm through faster and distribute more evenly.
  • Keep the heat at medium-low throughout; medium heat is the enemy of creamy scrambled eggs, no matter how tempted you are to speed things up.
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