This Cottage Cheese Omelet recipe is packed with protein and makes a delicious breakfast. This fluffy omelet comes together in just minutes, and you can customize it with your favorite toppings.
Love cottage cheese breakfast ideas? Also, try my Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs, Cottage Cheese Toast, and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls.
Cottage Cheese Omelet recipe
This Cottage Cheese Omelet recipe is pure breakfast perfection. Adding cottage cheese to eggs is such a life hack because it instantly makes the eggs fluffy, richer, and tastier. Not to mention it adds protein and nutrition to the dish! You don't even really taste the cottage cheese; it just makes it taste richer and creamier. This isn't the first time I've added cottage cheese to eggs! You might also love my Cottage Cheese Eggs, Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, and Cottage Cheese Egg Bake.
This quick and healthy omelet is high-protein, gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, and more. Serve with fruit like fresh berries, whole grain toast, avocado toast, or any of your favorite breakfast sides.
I left this Cottage Cheese Omelet plain with just cheese and chives, but you can easily add your favorite mix-ins like vegetables or meat. The cottage cheese is mixed right into the eggs, so you don't even taste it. I've included some mix-in ideas in the ingredient list below.
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Why You'll Love this Cottage Cheese Omelet recipe...
- This Cottage Cheese Omelet is easy to make, and the cottage cheese keeps it light and fluffy.
- It's high in protein and low in calories! It has 350 calories and a whopping 33 grams of protein to keep you full!
- It tastes amazing!
- You don't actually taste the cottage cheese as it melts into the eggs.
- This is a quick and easy breakfast for any day of the week.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Cottage Cheese Omelet recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Eggs: This recipe uses 3 eggs for a single serving omelet. I use large eggs for this recipe; any size will work. Eggs are a great source of protein!
- Cottage Cheese: It's the perfect addition to this omelet. They make this light, fluffy, and higher in protein and probiotics. You can use full-fat cottage cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, depending on your dietary preferences. Full fat will naturally give you a richer taste, but it does work with low-fat and 2% options.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese or an Italian Cheese Blend works well with this dish. I love the added flavor from the cheese.
- Chives: You can use your favorite herbs, but I love fresh chives with this.
- Salt & Black Pepper
- Cooking Spray: I use an olive oil non-stick cooking spray to cook my eggs in a non-stick skillet, but you can use butter or oil depending on your dietary preferences. Adding butter or oil will, of course, increase the dish's calorie count.
Optional Mix-Ins
- Spinach
- Kale
- Bell Peppers
- Sausaage
- Bacon
- Ham
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Onions
- Scallions
- Mushrooms
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Cottage Cheese Omelet, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Warm a medium non-stick skillet to low heat. Add cooking spray.
- Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Carefully pull the cooked part of the omelet to the center until enough of the egg has cooked to form the omelet.
- Carefully flip the omelet and cook on the other side.
- Add the shredded cheese to the center and flip the cooked eggs in half to form the omelet.
- Slide with a spatula to a plate and serve with fresh chives.
Variations
I love this Cottage Cheese Omelet as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Different fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, oregano, or thyme, would be delicious in these.
- Add Veggies: You can make this more of a veggie omelet with cooked vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, kale, onions, tomatoes, or mushrooms.
- Add Meat: Add any breakfast meat to this to fill it out, including sausage, ham, or bacon.
- Add Cheese: You can make these even cheesier by adding your favorite cheese to the eggs, such as American, mozzarella, cheddar, feta or goat cheese!
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Like most egg dishes, this is best enjoyed freshly cooked, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for two days.
Freezing
I would not freeze this because it will thaw out watery and hard.
Does cottage cheese go well in an omelette?
Yes! Cottage cheese is the perfect addition to an omelet, giving it an extra-creamy, fluffy texture. It also adds lots of protein tot the dish, without adding much fat.
What does putting cottage cheese in your eggs do?
Adding cottage cheese to eggs is the easiest way to increase their protein content. It gives the eggs a fluffy and delicious texture without much fuss.
Cottage Cheese Omelet
This Cottage Cheese Omelet or Cottage Cheese Omelette (in Europe) will soon be one of your favorite new ways to enjoy eggs in the morning. This omelet turns out more delicious and is easier to cook than one not using cottage cheese! Plus, you'll have to love the protein boost.
Make this a part of your healthy breakfast by adding it to any of these dishes below.
Serving Suggestions:
- Fresh Fruit
- Toast
- Avocado Toast
- Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Crock Pot Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
- Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
- Healthy Strawberry Muffins
- Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins
- Healthy Banana Bread Muffins
- Greek Yogurt Blueberry Pancakes
- Healthy Apple Pie Greek Yogurt Pancakes
- Easy Pumpkin Pancakes
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Cottage Cheese Omelet
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Italian Cheese, shredded
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Warm a medium non-stick skillet to low heat. Add cooking spray.
- Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, and salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Carefully pull the omelets cooked part to the center, until enough of the egg has cooked to form the omelet.
- Carefully flip the omelet and cook on the other side.
- Add the shredded cheese to the center and flip the cooked eggs in half to form the omelet.
- Transfer to a plate and serve with fresh chives.
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Like most egg dishes, this is best enjoyed freshly cooked, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for two days.Freezing
I would not freeze this because they will thaw out watery and hard.Nutrition
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