Description
Savory cottage cheese toast elevates breakfast with creamy textures and fresh herbal notes. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients create a simple yet elegant morning delight you will eagerly enjoy from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 slice sourdough or whole grain bread
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden and crisp at medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, ensuring an even, crunchy texture without burning.
- Transfer the toasted bread to a clean plate and prepare the cottage cheese by seasoning with a subtle pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Spread the seasoned cottage cheese generously across the entire surface of the toast, creating a smooth and even layer that covers every corner.
- Carefully drizzle honey over the cottage cheese, allowing it to create delicate, glistening streams that enhance the overall sweetness.
- Create a zesty olive oil blend by combining extra virgin olive oil with red pepper flakes and an optional dash of black pepper for additional warmth.
- Gently pour the spiced olive oil mixture over the toast, ensuring an even distribution that guarantees flavor in every bite.
- Elevate the presentation and taste by delicately sprinkling fresh herbs like chives or parsley, which will add a vibrant burst of color and aromatic freshness.
- Serve the toast immediately while still warm, allowing the contrasting textures and temperatures to create a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Pick hearty, sturdy bread that won’t get soggy when adding cottage cheese and toppings, ensuring a crispy base.
- Drain cottage cheese slightly beforehand to prevent excess liquid from making toast wet and maintaining perfect texture.
- Experiment with different cottage cheese varieties like low-fat, whole milk, or seasoned versions to customize flavor profile and nutritional content.
- Consider gluten-free bread alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this trendy toast variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg