Cottage Cheese Toast

    Cottage Cheese Toast

    Cottage cheese toast with 6 topping options.

    Cottage Cheese Toast, six scrumptious ways! Perfect for a high-protein breakfast or snack, I’ve got options that are sweet, savory, and spicy and they’re all ready in just 5 minutes.

    Cottage cheese toast with 6 topping options.

    Cottage cheese toast deserves a spot in your daily rotation!

    cookbook author erin clarke of well plated

    I love avocado toast, but in my quest to maximize my protein intake, it’s kind of fallen to the wayside in my everyday rotation. Now, I’m all about cottage cheese toast!

    It has the same crisp + creamy combo going for it, it’s equally easy, but swapping the avocado for cottage cheese means mega protein.

    And the best part is how customizable it is. Go savory and bold with chili crisp and Hot Honey, or sweet and cozy with banana and peanut butter. You’ll never get bored!

    Here’s why I’ve been making cottage cheese toast ALL the time lately:

    • Ready in 5 Minutes. All you have to do is toast the bread and pile on the toppings!
    • High Protein. 1/3 cup of cottage cheese adds 9 to 10 grams of protein to your toast. Yeah!
    • Satisfying. Cottage cheese and toppings transform toast into a proper breakfast.
    Cottage cheese toast on countertop with different toppings.

    Key Ingredients

    You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

    Base Toast:

    • Bread. I like to use whole grain or sourdough bread. This No Knead Bread would work well too!
    • Cottage Cheese. Use low-fat or full-fat; I like Good Culture.

    Topping Ideas:

    • Viral Hot Honey, Chili, and Everything Bagel. Everything bagel seasoning, chili crisp, and hot honey.
    • Smoked Salmon. Lox-style smoked salmon, cucumber slices, and capers.
    • Bruschetta. Sliced roma tomato, balsamic glaze, torn fresh basil, and a pinch of flaky salt, such as Maldon or fleur de sel.
    • Banana Peanut Butter. Banana slices, drippy peanut butter, and cinnamon.
    • Raspberry Almond. Raspberry jam and thinly sliced almonds.
    • Fig, Pistachio, and Hot Honey. Fig spread, hot honey, chopped roasted pistachios, and flaky salt.

    How to Make Cottage Cheese Toast

    Slice of toast on countertop.
    Slice of toast topped with cottage cheese.
    Slice of toast topped with cottage cheese, basil, sliced tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.

    Toast (photo 1). Toast the bread to your desired darkness.

    Add the Cheese (photo 2). Spread evenly with cottage cheese.

    Top It (photo 3). Finish with your toppings of choice. ENJOY!

    Cottage cheese toast with toppings.

    More Hight Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Recipes

    If you’re looking for more ways to use cottage cheese to add protein to your morning, I have lots of ideas for you!

    • Cottage Cheese Bagels. Soft, chewy, and surprisingly easy to make, these bagels are packed with protein and perfect for meal prep.
    • Cottage Cheese Eggs. The creamiest scrambled eggs with a protein boost that makes breakfast extra satisfying.
    • Cottage Cheese Wrap. A flexible, high-protein wrap that works for both sweet and savory fillings.
    • Cottage Cheese Pancakes. Light, fluffy pancakes that feel indulgent but keep you full all morning.
    Cottage cheese toast with 6 topping options.
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    Cottage Cheese Toast

    Cottage cheese toast is a quick high-protein snack with endless sweet or savory topping ideas. I share 6 options, all ready in just 5 minutes!
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 217kcal
    Author Erin Clarke / Well Plated

    Ingredients

    Base Toast:

    • 1 slice whole grain or sourdough bread toasted
    • ⅓ cup cottage cheese
    • Toppings of choice see below

    Viral Hot Honey, Chili, and Everything Bagel

    • 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
    • 2 teaspoons chili crisp
    • 1 teaspoon hot honey

    Smoked Salmon

    • 2 slices lox-style smoked salmon
    • Thinly sliced cucumber
    • Capers

    Bruschetta

    • Sliced roma tomato
    • Balsamic glaze
    • Torn fresh basil
    • Pinch flaky salt such as Maldon or fleur de sel

    Banana Peanut Butter

    • 6 slices banana
    • 1 tablespoon drippy peanut butter
    • Cinnamon

    Raspberry Almond

    • 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
    • Thinly sliced almonds

    Fig, Pistachio, and Hot Honey

    • 2 tablespoons fig spread
    • 1 teaspoon hot honey or more to taste
    • Chopped roasted pistachios
    • Flaky salt such as Maldon or fleur de sel

    Instructions

    • Toast the bread, then spread with cottage cheese.
      Slice of toast topped with cottage cheese.
    • Add your toppings of choice. Enjoy immediately.
      Slice of toast topped with cottage cheese, basil, sliced tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.

    Notes

    Nutritional information is calculated for the Viral Hot Honey, Chili, and Everything Bagel toast.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

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