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Cottage cheese toast has become one of my favorite go-to breakfasts lately. It’s quick, satisfying, and fun to play around with different toppings depending on what I’m in the mood for or what I’ve got in the fridge. Below, you’ll find cottage cheese toast 4 ways—including avocado sesame, fresh cucumber with pesto, smoked salmon and dill, and tomatoes with za’atar!
Table of Contents
- Recipe At a Glance
- Why This Is So Good
- Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Cottage Cheese Toast
- Popular Substitutions & Additions
- How To Make Cottage Cheese Toast
- Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas
- Tips for Making the Best Toast With Cottage Cheese
- What to Serve With Savory Cottage Cheese Toast
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Cottage Cheese Recipes:
- Cottage Cheese Toast – 4 Ways Recipe
If you love cottage cheese as much as I do, these cottage cheese toast recipes are a must-try! Toasted bread is topped with a generous spread of cottage cheese and smothered in toppings. It doesn’t get any better than this!
Recipe At a Glance
Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: No bake
Dietary Info: Vegetarian
Key Flavor: Creamy & crunchy
Skill Level: Easy
Why This Is So Good
- Balanced snack or light meal: Cottage cheese provides a good source of protein, while the combination of toppings adds a variety of flavors, textures, and nutrients.
- Easy no-cook breakfast: These simple toast ideas are incredibly easy to prepare, requiring minimal time and effort and zero stove use. Just toast your bread, and you’re on your way to delicious cottage cheese breakfast toast.
- Customize to your liking: These cottage cheese toast ideas are just that—ideas. But the beauty of this toast is that it allows you to get creative and customize your toppings to suit your taste preferences, making each bite a delicious experience for you.
- Light and refreshing: Fresh ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado add a satisfying and refreshing crisp to your toast that won’t weigh you down. It’s a great option for warmer days!
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Cottage Cheese Toast
- Bread: Sourdough bread has the best flavor and holds up well when toasting but feel free to use your favorite bread here.
- Cottage cheese: Full-fat cottage cheese has a creamier, richer texture, while low-fat cottage cheese is a lighter option that may be more favored for reducing caloric intake. Either would work for this toast.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
- Start with seasoned cottage cheese. Consider stirring in fresh or dried herbs, a little minced garlic, or other seasonings to your cottage cheese to amp up the flavor.
- Swap the bread with sweet potato. Toast slices of sweet potato for gluten-free toast, then top with cottage cheese and go crazy with toppings. With so much flavor, you won’t miss the bread!
- Add an egg to it. Make it a loaded cottage cheese breakfast toast by adding a fried egg on top of your toast. Here’s how to fry an egg so it’s perfect every time.
- Make it crunchy. Sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds on top of your toast for added crunch. Pine nuts would be excellent on the cucumber pesto toast and chopped walnuts would make a great addition to the tomato za’atar cottage cheese toast, but the possibilities are endless!
- Add a spicy kick. Drizzle hot sauce or sriracha over your toast to add fiery flavor. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper will also do the trick!
How To Make Cottage Cheese Toast
- Spray the sourdough bread slices with cooking spray and toast in a toaster, toaster oven, or stovetop griddle until golden brown and crispy.
- Spread cottage cheese onto each slice of toasted bread.
Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas
Now that you have a base of toasted bread topped with cottage cheese, the possibilities are endless! Here are some delicious ideas for you to try:
Smoked Salmon Cottage Cheese Toast
- Smoked salmon: Delicate slices of smoky and silky salmon add protein and healthy fats to the toast. Smoked salmon is also often called lox and is typically sold pre-sliced, making it a great option for busy mornings!
- Red onion: When thinly sliced and layered on top of the toast, red onions provide a crisp and refreshingly sweet flavor that cuts through the richness of the salmon. You can also try pickled red onion for a burst of flavor!
- Fresh baby dill: Bright, aromatic, and slightly tangy, dill adds a refreshing element to this cottage cheese breakfast toast. It also pairs perfectly with seafood, making it a classic choice to garnish this salmon toast.
Top your cottage cheese toast with the smoked salmon, followed by sliced red onion and sprigs of fresh dill.
Pesto Cucumber Cottage Cheese Toast
- Cucumbers: Sliced cucumbers bring a refreshing and hydrating element to the toast. They also give a nice crunch with each bite. The best type of cucumbers to use are those with thin skin, like Persian or English cucumbers.
- Pesto: Basil pesto, with its bold basil, garlic, and Parmesan flavors, complements the fresh cucumbers and adds a depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the cottage cheese.
Spread basil pesto over your toast with cottage cheese, followed by sliced cucumbers. Finish with freshly ground black pepper.
Tomatoes and Za’atar Cottage Cheese Toast
- Tomatoes: Juicy tomatoes perfectly balance the creaminess of cottage cheese and the herbaceous flavors of za’atar. Each bite is an irresistible treat for your taste buds, offering a burst of fresh and vibrant flavors.
- Za’atar seasoning: This flavorful Lebanese spice blend adds complexity and depth to the overall flavor profile and makes the tomatoes shine. Nothing beats DIY za’atar seasoning but feel free to use a store-bought blend for ease.
Top your cottage cheese toast with diced tomatoes and a sprinkle of za’atar seasoning.
Sesame Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
- Avocado: This fruit imparts a mild, buttery flavor and creamy texture that pairs well with other ingredients. Avocado is made for toast but this one is elevated to mouthwatering deliciousness!
- Sesame seeds: The addition of sesame seeds lends a wonderful nutty crunch to the toast, providing a contrasting texture and flavor to the rest of the ingredients.
Top your cottage cheese toast with sliced avocado and sprinkle on sesame seeds. Finish off with freshly ground black pepper for a tasty avocado cottage cheese toast.
Tips for Making the Best Toast With Cottage Cheese
- Use thick-sliced bread. Go for thick slices of bread so your toast can hold the cottage cheese and all the toppings.
- Don’t skip toasting. This not only creates a stronger piece of bread, but also adds delicious toasty flavor and a nice crunch factor.
- Layer strategically. If using additional toppings, layer them strategically to create a practical, visually appealing, and flavorful combination. Start with the base spread (cottage cheese plus other spreads, if using). Then layer your ingredients by size, starting with the largest ones on the bottom and finishing with a garnish on top.
What to Serve With Savory Cottage Cheese Toast
Frequently Asked Questions
This is best enjoyed immediately after assembling to maintain freshness, flavor, and crunch. If you have leftovers of cottage cheese toast, you can keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Keep in mind that by then, the bread will likely be soggy and all toppings will soften. If you have leftover toppings, it’s best to store them separately in a container and use them to make fresh toast when needed.
Yes! If you want to boost the protein content, you can add toppings like sliced hard boiled eggs, shredded chicken, or baked tofu.
When preparing cottage cheese on toast recipes ahead of time, it’s best to keep all the components separate and assemble just before serving. Store prepped veggies in an airtight container. When ready to serve, all you have to do is toast the bread and assemble.
Certainly! You can add sweet toppings like fresh fruits (such as peaches, figs, and berries), a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, or a spread of jam to create a sweet cottage cheese toast variation.
More Cottage Cheese Recipes:
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
- Creamy Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta
- Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
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Cottage Cheese Toast – 4 Ways
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Topping Ideas
- Smoked salmon and red onion slices fresh dill garnish
- Sliced cucumbers and pesto
- Diced tomatoes and za'atar
- Avocado and sesame
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the sourdough bread slices with cooking spray and toast in a toaster, toaster oven, or on a stovetop griddle until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once the sourdough bread slices are toasted, spread about ¼ cup of cottage cheese onto each slice and add your desired toppings. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
So simple and delicious! I added some olive oil to the tomatoes and za’atar one. Will be making this on repeat
Thank you so much, Ashley! So happy to hear that you liked it!