The Ultimate Cottage Cheese Toast
This viral high-protein breakfast recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal. Whether you crave savory avocado and egg or sweet honey and berries, this versatile toast offers a creamy, crunchy, and nutritious start to your day.
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- Sourdough bread gold standard or sprouted whole grain bread (e.g., Ezekiel, Dave's Killer Bread)
- Cottage cheese preferably Good Culture or a small-curd variety
- Avocado
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Smoked salmon
- Eggs fried or hard-boiled
- Chili Crisp e.g., Fly By Jing, Momofuku
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Fresh chives
- Olive oil
- Fresh berries strawberries, blueberries
- Peaches
- Bananas
- Honey or Hot Honey e.g., Mike's Hot Honey
- Agave nectar
- Nut butter peanut or almond
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices thoroughly until golden brown and crisp to provide a sturdy base and prevent sogginess.
- Optional: For a texture closer to ricotta or cream cheese, whip the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Spread a thick layer (approximately 1/2 cup) of cottage cheese onto the warm toast.
- For a Savory Toast: Top with ingredients like avocado, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, or smoked salmon. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil or chili crisp, fresh chives, and a shake of Everything Bagel Seasoning.
- For a Sweet Toast: Top with fresh fruit like berries, peaches, or banana slices. Drizzle with honey, hot honey, or agave, and dust with cinnamon.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm, crisp bread and the cool, creamy cheese.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: ~300-450
- Protein: 20-30g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 10-15g (Values vary based on bread choice and specific sweet vs. savory toppings)