This quick and easy cottage cheese toast recipe is a creamy but light recipe. It's the perfect base recipe to get creative with, as the topping options are endless.
Cottage cheese toast ideas can be sweet and fruity or savory and loaded with veggies and herbs. It's a high-protein dish that can be eaten anytime -for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks, or dinner.
Discover the simple yet satisfying delight of cottage cheese on toast! The delicious contrast of crunchy toast and creamy cottage cheese makes this simple recipe one of my favorites when I'm short on time and craving a little snack.
I also love that you can tailor this recipe to your taste buds by using your favorite type of bread. Plus, the topping options are endless- from fresh berries and honey to avocado and kimchi- there's no flavor combination that can't be experimented with.
For other delicious protein-rich recipes, try this one for Cottage Cheese with Fruit, High-Protein Overnight Oats or Protein Pancakes.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Creamy and rich, but healthy: Cottage cheese toast is a great option if you love creamy, satisfying flavors and textures but still want something healthy.
- An adaptable base: This is the perfect base to build other flavors and ingredients. Toppings can be changed according to preferences and the seasons.
- Protein: Cottage cheese is an excellent source of vegetarian protein. It's also a good source of vitamin b.
- A quick and easy meal: Whip this breakfast, lunch, or snack item up in under 10 minutes. It's great for busy weekdays.
- Ideal for any meal: This dish can be eaten as breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, or dinner. It's an anytime recipe.
What to put on cottage cheese
Cottage cheese with its creamy texture and mild flavor is a versatile ingredient and pairs well with a variety of foods.
Cottage cheese on toast can effortlessly transform from a breakfast staple to an afternoon snack or even a light dinner depending on the toppings used.
When it comes to breakfast, I like pairing cottage cheese with sweet toppings such as fruits or honey. For an afternoon snack or light dinner savory toppings can make the cottage cheese toast a more substantial and satisfying meal.
Below you'll find sweet as well as savory topping ideas. But feel free to experiment and come up with your own ideas.
Ingredients & substitution notes
- Bread: Choose a good quality bread for a great recipe result. I love using sourdough bread for its slightly tangy flavor and stretchy texture. Whole grain bread or regular white, French bread also works well.
- Cottage cheese: Use chunky, whole-fat, creamy cottage cheese. This ingredient is an easy way to include a high-protein cheese into a vegetarian diet. Use ricotta cheese or cream cheese as substitutions if you aren’t a fan of cottage cheese.
- Cottage Cheese Lunch Ideas:
- Tomato + microgreens: Slices of tomato go well with crunchy, bright microgreens. Choose ripe but firm fresh tomatoes like beef or Roma.
- Kimchi: This Korean fermented topping has healthy gut health properties thanks to its probiotic content. It contrasts nicely with the texture of cottage cheese.
- Avocado + dill: A step up on regular avocado toast. Use ripe and creamy avocado with a pop of fresh dill. Avocado is the perfect way to add healthy fats and fiber to a meal.
- Nectarines + honey: Choose ripe but firm nectarines and a drizzle of honey to go on top of the cottage cheese.
- Berry toast: Choose lovely ripe strawberries (don’t forget to wash them well, as they can harbor pesticides if they aren’t organic) and vitamin-loaded blueberries. Experiment with other berries like gooseberries or blackberries.
- Radishes + chives: For a lovely crunchy texture and fresh flavors.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make cottage cheese toast
STEP 1: First, toast the bread slices in a toaster or broiler.
STEP 2: Alternatively, you can brush the slices with a drizzle of olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes (my favorite way!).
STEP 3: Spread cottage cheese onto the toast in an even layer.
STEP 4: Lastly, top with your favorite toppings.
Top tips
- Use good quality ingredients. This will make a big difference to the result. From the bread (I love to use sourdough or whole grain bread) to creamy cottage cheese and bright, fresh produce.
- Ensure you toast bread properly - it should be crunchy but not burned.
- If you’re making a savory toast, season it well with salt and black pepper.
- Use seasonal, fresh ingredients rather than canned, bottled, or preserved ones.
- Serve immediately for the best results.
- Experiment! Use this as a base recipe, and enjoy coming up with creative toppings and combinations.
Savory cottage cheese toast ideas
Below you'll find some additional savory ideas to top your cottage cheese toast with:
- Pesto and sundried tomatoes: Add some Mediterranean flavors with this flavor combination.
- Hummus and cucumber slices: A layer of rich, creamy hummus on top of the cottage cheese and some cucumber slices for a refreshing combination.
- Mozzarella and Balsamic glaze: Cheese on top of cheese- why not? A classic Italian combinations!
- Smoked salmon and capers: This combinations pairs excellently with the creamy cheese.
- Roasted veggies: The caramelized flavors of the roasted veggies add a hearty and earthy element to the toast.
- Poached or hard-boiled egg with fresh herbs: Creates a comforting, protein-rich and warm toast topping.
- Sauteed spinach and garlic: For some extra nutrients.
Sweet cottage cheese toast ideas
- Banana and honey: The sweet and creamy taste of bananas paired with honey is one of my favorite flavor combinations.
- Apple, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon: Perfect for fall!
- Pear and almond slivers: or choose any other nuts of choice.
- Sliced figs, honey, and toasted pistachios: a great blend of sweet, tart and nutty flavors!
- Cherries & dark chocolate: Choose your dark chocolate of choice or dark chocolate chips instead.
- Pineapple and coconut: for some tropical summer vibes.
- Dates and almond butter: The caramel-like sweetness of dates harmonizes wonderfully with the creamy almond butter or any other nut butter. I recommend Medjool dates!
- Sliced fresh mango, sea salt and chili flakes: A blend of sweet, salty and spicy tones.
Variations
- Dairy-free/vegan: Use a vegan cottage cheese and choose non-dairy toppings.
- Low fat: If you prefer a low-calorie dish. You can also make this with fat-free cottage cheese.
- Whipped cottage cheese: Put in a food processor for a smooth cottage cheese
- Gluten-free: Choose a gluten-free bread and toppings
Pairing
These are my favorite drinks to serve with cottage cheese toast:
Equipment
You'll need a toaster or an oven to toast the bread.
Storage
This cottage cheese toast recipe is best eaten immediately. Stored cottage cheese on toast is likely to turn mushy and soggy.
If you do have leftovers, store the cottage cheese and toppings separately.
FAQ
This depends on personal preference but I love sourdough, whole grain or a high quality white bread. Chose a gluten-free option to make this a gluten-free meal.
Cottage cheese comes in several consistencies, primarily determined by curd size (large or small) and the level of creaminess (low-fat or full-fat). The right consistency largely depends on personal preference and dietary needs.
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📖 Recipe
Cottage Cheese Toast
Equipment
- toaster or oven
Ingredients
- 2 slides of your favorite bread *see notes
- 2 tablespoon cottage cheese per toast *or more depending on the size of the toast
- salt to taste
Tomato + Microgreens
- 1 beef tomato
- 1 tablespoon microgreens
Radishes + Chives
- 1-2 radishes
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives
Kimchi
- 2 tablespoon kimchi
Avocado + Dill
- ½ avocado *sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
Nectarines
- ½ nectarine *sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey
Berry Toast
- 2 strawberries *sliced
- 1 handful of blueberries
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Give all the veggies and fruits a good wash before using them.
Bread
- Start by toasting the bread either in a toaster or oven. Toaster: Place the slices into the slots of your toaster. Adjust the toasting level according to personal preference.Oven: Set your oven to broil and let it preheat. Lightly brush one side of each slice with olive oil. Add the slices to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Cottage Cheese
- Spread an even layer of cottage cheese (about 2 tbsp, or more or less depending on personal preference) on each piece of toast.
Toppings
- Finish off by adding your favorite toppings. Feel free to play around with different toppings too. You can find more topping ideas above!
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Notes
- High quality ingredients: Use good quality ingredients. This will make a big difference to the result. From the bread (I love sourdough or whole grain bread) to creamy cottage cheese and bright, fresh produce.
- Toast bread properly: It should be crunchy but not burned. White bread will need around 4 minutes on each side in the oven, multigrain bread usually between 5 and 6 minutes on each side.
- Salt and Pepper: If you’re making a savory toast, season it well with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately for the best results.
- Experiment! Use this as a base recipe, and enjoy coming up with creative toppings and combinations.
- Nutritional values calculated for 1 slice of cottage cheese toast with tomato and microgreens.
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