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This image shows a top-down view of a slice of toasted multigrain bread topped with creamy white low-fat cottage cheese and fresh sliced strawberries, served on a matte white ceramic plate over a clean white marble countertop. The scene is minimalistic with no extra props or ingredients in the background.

Cottage Cheese Toast Recipe

Cottage cheese toast is a simple, protein-packed snack or light meal. Creamy cottage cheese is spread over crisp toasted bread and finished with your favorite sweet or savory toppings. It’s endlessly customizable, satisfying, and takes just minutes to prepare for breakfast, lunch, or anytime.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

  • Toaster or toaster oven
  • Bread knife
  • Measuring cup (1/4 cup)
  • Butter knife or small offset spatula
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • sliced cucumbers & baby tomatoes
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • a pinch of flaky sea salt and black pepper over the top
  • 1 tbsp black olive tapenade store bought
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced red onion
  • fresh dill sprigs optional
  • Pinch flaky sea salt
  • ¼ avocado sliced into
  • 2 oz smoked salmon
  • ½ tsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 hard boiled egg sliced
  • ⅓ sprinkle of cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • banana
  • 1 slice sprouted bread or bread of choice
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • ¼ cup mixed berries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese

Instructions
 

  • Toast the bread until it’s lightly browned or reaches your preferred level of crispness.
    This image shows a top-down view of two slices of multigrain bread toasting inside a black 2-slice pop-up toaster, sitting on a clean white marble countertop.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese evenly over the warm toast.
    This image shows a top-down view of a slice of toasted multigrain bread on a matte white ceramic plate over a clean white marble countertop, with a silver spoon spreading white low-fat cottage cheese evenly across the toast.
  • If you’re adding nut butter or tapenade, spread those directly onto the toast first, then layer the cottage cheese on top.
    This image shows a top-down view of a slice of toasted multigrain bread on a matte white ceramic plate over a clean white marble countertop, with a thin layer of smooth peanut butter spread directly onto the toast under the layer of white low-fat cottage cheese.
  • Add your choice of toppings, whether sweet or savory, and enjoy immediately.
    This image shows a top-down view of a slice of toasted multigrain bread on a matte white ceramic plate over a clean white marble countertop, topped with white low-fat cottage cheese, fresh sliced strawberries, and a light drizzle of golden honey.

Notes

  • Use thick, sturdy bread like sourdough or whole grain to prevent sogginess from the cottage cheese.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt, chili flakes, or a drizzle of honey on top.