Egg Avocado & Cottage Cheese Bagel

The Egg Avocado & Cottage Cheese Bagel delivers a satisfying breakfast in under twenty minutes, blending creamy cottage cheese, buttery avocado, and fluffy scrambled eggs on a toasted bagel. The contrast of textures and the bright hint of chives make it a balanced, crowd‑pleasing start to any day.

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Ingredients

• 2 whole‑grain bagels, split
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese blend (e.g., mozzarella)
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 ripe avocado, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup thick cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated sharp cheddar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• Pinch salt
• Pinch cracked black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, spreading it to coat the pan.
2. Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper together until uniform, then pour into the hot skillet.
3. Cook, stirring gently, for 2‑3 minutes until curds form but the mixture remains soft; remove from heat.
4. While eggs cook, toast the bagel halves until golden, about 2 minutes under a broiler or toaster.
5. Spread 1/4 cup cottage cheese evenly on each toasted bagel half, then layer sliced avocado on top.
6. Spoon the scrambled eggs over the avocado, sprinkle shredded cheese, grated cheddar, and chopped chives; the residual heat will melt the cheeses.
7. Serve immediately, optionally adding an extra pinch of pepper.

Tips for Success

• Use room‑temperature eggs and cream for a smoother scramble.
• Do not over‑cook the eggs; they should stay slightly creamy for optimal texture.
• Toast the bagel just until crisp to prevent sogginess from the avocado.
• Pat the avocado slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before layering.
• Season the cottage cheese lightly; the eggs and cheeses provide additional salt.

Storage

Store any leftover bagel components in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat the assembled bagel in a toaster oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to revive crispness, or enjoy cold for a quick snack.

Notes

Keep the eggs slightly soft for a creamy bite. Toast the bagel just enough to hold toppings without getting soggy.

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