Pesto Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

A creamy mix of basil pesto, cottage cheese, and eggs for a rich, flavorful breakfast dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional)

→ Dairy

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream (if using), salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
02 - Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the basil pesto, gently heating for 30 seconds to enhance its aroma.
03 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and allow it to sit undisturbed for 10 to 15 seconds before gently stirring with a spatula, pushing 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 folding gently until the eggs are softly scrambled and the cheese is warmed through.
05 - Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Serve topped with extra pesto, fresh basil, and grated Parmesan if desired, accompanied by crusty bread or toast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese keeps eggs impossibly creamy without the heavy feeling of extra cream.
  • You get fresh basil flavor and protein without any real cooking skill required.
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, which means brunch can happen on a Tuesday.
02 -
  • Low heat is non-negotiable here—high heat scrambles fast and furious, which is exactly the opposite of the creamy, delicate texture you're chasing.
  • Remove the pan from heat when the eggs still look slightly underdone; they'll firm up beautifully and stay soft instead of becoming that rubber-like disappointment.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet so the eggs release easily and you're not fighting the pan while trying to cook gently.
  • If you make your own pesto, this becomes an incredibly flexible way to use up herbs from your garden or a market bunch that's about to go.
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