Creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs in a skillet
First Foods · Breakfast ✓ 6 Months+

Creamy Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

A quick, soft breakfast made with eggs, full-fat cottage cheese, and butter. Simple enough for baby, but good enough to share.

Total time5 min
Serves1 to 2
Age6 months+

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
  • Good quality sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Finely chopped dill or chives, optional

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Why this works so well This is about as simple as breakfast gets, five minutes, three main ingredients, and a texture soft enough for a baby just starting solids. The cottage cheese folds into the eggs as they cook, making them extra creamy without any milk or cream needed.

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk with the cottage cheese.
  2. 2 Melt the butter or ghee in a small skillet over low to medium-low heat. We use our Our Place pan for this.
  3. 3 Pour in the egg mixture.
  4. 4 Cook gently, stirring slowly, until the eggs are softly set and creamy.
  5. 5 Season to taste. If serving to baby, keep their portion lightly seasoned and add more salt and pepper to the adult portion.
For baby: Serve as soft curds or mash slightly with a fork depending on your baby's eating skills. Remove their portion before adding additional salt and pepper for the rest of the family.
Optional variation: Add a little finely chopped dill for a more Persian-inspired flavor.

Adaptations by Age

AgeHow to serve
6 to 9 months Mash slightly with a fork if needed. Serve lightly seasoned, before adding extra salt and pepper for the rest of the family.
9 to 12 months Soft curds work well for self-feeding as your baby's pincer grasp develops.
Family Serve as is, seasoned to taste, with a little chopped dill or chives if you like.

Storage

Best fresh

This dish is best eaten fresh right after cooking. It comes together in about 5 minutes, so there is rarely a need to make it ahead.

Why This Nourishes

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Eggs
A complete protein source rich in choline, DHA, and fat-soluble vitamins, important for a growing brain
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Cottage Cheese
Adds additional protein, calcium, and fat when you choose a full-fat variety, making the eggs extra creamy
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Butter
Adds fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K2, helping a young child meet their high daily fat needs

The content on this site is based on personal experience and research and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your pediatrician or a qualified healthcare provider before introducing new foods or making changes to your baby's diet.