Description
These Deviled Eggs with Cottage Cheese are a high-protein, low-carb twist on the classic party favorite. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly seasoned, they’re ideal for healthy snacking, holiday trays, and keto-friendly meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (small curd or whipped)
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Optional: chopped chives, dill, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Boil and Peel: Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit 12 minutes. Cool in ice water and peel.
- Prepare the Yolks: Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a bowl.
- Make the Filling: Add cottage cheese, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Blend or mash until smooth.
- Fill the Eggs: Spoon or pipe the mixture into the egg white halves.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with paprika and optional herbs or hot sauce.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For an ultra-smooth filling, blend the yolks and cottage cheese in a food processor. Use whipped cottage cheese for a lighter texture. Add avocado or hummus for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 190mg