Cottage Cheese Omelet
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.
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
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 502mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 983IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 3mg
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