Sizzle Up Your Day with Flavor-Packed Egg Fried Rice!

Ingredients Checklist (Tap as You Prep)

• 6 large pasture-raised eggs + ½ cup liquid egg whites (for Sizzle Up Your Day with Flavor-Packed Egg Fried Rice!)
• ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese or shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or avocado oil
• ½ cup diced bell peppers, baby spinach, or caramelized onions
• 4 oz diced smoky turkey bacon, chicken sausage, or grilled shrimp
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt + ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives and flat-leaf parsley

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk Eggs with Cottage Cheese: Whisk the whole eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper until frothy—the cottage cheese melts into pockets of creamy protein in Sizzle Up Your Day with Flavor-Packed Egg Fried Rice!.
2. Sauté the Savory Fillings: In a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced protein and veggies in butter for 3 minutes.
3. Cook Low & Slow for Custardy Texture: Pour in the egg mixture and gently push the cooked edges toward the center with a silicone spatula for 3–4 minutes.
4. Fold or Bake Until Set: Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and fold (or bake in muffin cups at 375°F for 15 minutes) until puffed and golden.
5. Garnish with Fresh Chives: Rest 2 minutes, scatter fresh chives and smoked paprika on top, and serve warm.