There’s just something entirely satisfying about toast. Certainly, it’s hard to think of a better, more nutritious, delicious and adaptable meal than the cottage cheese toast power pack, which combines two textures – crunch and cream – and sets them off in one happy bite.
Cottage cheese liberally salted is essentially a neutral flavored, thick, cream delivery system open to all manner of topping possibilities: sweet and savory alike.
I can grab some whole-grain bread, slather it with cottage cheese, and head out the door on busy mornings.
On slower mornings, I tinker with different toppings before finishing it off with something sweet, like a smear of honey with an assortment of fresh berries or sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of everything bagel seasoning.
In particular, I’m fascinated by how many different palates and dietary lifestyles have accepted this seemingly weird toast combination as a new food trend, and I feel like it really is the culinary chameleon.
Here are some updated ways you can turn this kitchen staple into the star of the table.
The 9 Best cottage cheese toast and recipes
1. Avocado and Cherry Tomato Cottage Cheese Toast
I love starting my day with a colorful breakfast. Smooth avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes and deliciously creamy cottage cheese spread over buttery, toasted bread.
That’s it! I guarantee you’ll won’t feel hungry after eating this combination.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Toast the whole grain bread slices until they are golden and crispy.
2. While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and use a fork to mash it until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Spread an even layer of cottage cheese on each slice of toasted bread.
4. Spoon the mashed avocado over the cottage cheese.
5. Add sliced cherry tomatoes cut in half, some on top of the avocado layer.
6. Drizzle the tops with olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and, if desired, throw on some fresh basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.
2. Honey and Walnut Cottage Cheese Toast
This recipe is like a bowl full of happy. The crunch of walnuts, the smoothness of cottage cheese and the sweetness of honey is like a flavor party in my mouth.
I love eating it. I love how easy and quick it is to make.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- Fresh fruit (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Toast the whole grain bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy.
2. While the toast is toasting, mix the cottage cheese, honey, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon in a bowl until fully mixed.
3. When the bread is nicely toasted, spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
4. Drizzle additional honey on top if desired for extra sweetness.
5. Garnish with fresh fruit, like berries or slices of apple, if using.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Honey and Walnut Cottage Cheese Toast.
3. Blueberry and Almond Cottage Cheese Toast
This is a toast I love to start my day with. In one bite, I get my two favorite textures – creamy and refreshing – and two favorite flavors – sweet and nutty.
The cottage cheese is the oozy, substantial foundation that makes this plant-based dish so satisfying. This combination of flavors and textures is hard for me to resist, and I personally think it is a great way to start the day.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
2. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
3. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly on each slice of toasted bread.
4. Top each slice with fresh blueberries.
5. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the blueberries.
6. Drizzle honey on top of the toast, and serve immediately.
4. Smoked Salmon and Dill Cottage Cheese Toast
A delicious and easy snack is my favorite smoked salmon and cottage cheese sandwich on toast. I always turn to what I call my ‘quickie’, which has the taste of the classic trio – salmon, cheese and bread – and yet a taste unexpected twist with added richness and herby creaminess.
It’s so simple and I love the flavor and rough textural contrasts with the smooth and creaminess of the cottage cheese. For me, it’s the perfect taste and health!
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole-grain or rye bread
- 8 oz (225 g) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (240 g) cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
1. Toast the bread slices until they are golden and crisp.
2. In a bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
3. Spread a thick layer of the dill cottage cheese mixture on each piece of toasted bread.
4. Arrange the smoked salmon slices on top of the cottage cheese spread.
5. Sprinkle capers over the smoked salmon for an added burst of flavor.
6. (Optional) Garnish with lemon zest for an extra touch of freshness.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious smoked salmon and dill cottage cheese toast!
5. Fresh Strawberry and Basil Cottage Cheese Toast
I usually go for fresh strawberries, partially cut into slices, perfectly seasoned with basil.
I always prepare them with cottage cheese, a creamy item that not only tastes great, but is also healthy. I enjoy it’s freshness and the fact that it goes well with so many other foods.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole-grain bread, toasted
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Toast the whole-grain bread slices to your desired level of crispness.
2. Spread a thin layer of cottage cheese over each slice of toast.
3. Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of the cottage cheese.
4. Drizzle each toast with honey for a touch of sweetness.
5. Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil and lemon zest over the strawberries.
6. Add some salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
7. ENJOY!
6. Cucumber and Radish Cottage Cheese Toast
I’m always looking for a light snack with a health kick, and now I have found a filling but refreshing lunch alternative-crisp veg with creamy cottage cheese. Combining the moreish crunch of cucumber and radish with the slightly more substantial creaminess of cottage cheese on toasted bread.
Simple but filling.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole-grain bread
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Lightly brush both slices of whole meal bread with olive oil. Place in a pre-heated oven at 375°F (190°C) for around 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Whisk the cottage cheese, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Evenly spread the seasoned cottage cheese mixture over each toasted bread slice.
- Add thinly sliced cucumbers and radishes.
- Optional: Garnish with extra fresh dill and/or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately with the toast still crisp.
7. Peach and Mint Cottage Cheese Toast
This unusual toast works well for those mornings when you’re in the mood for something fresh and healthy. I like the juicy sweetness of a ripe peach mixed with the crisp freshness of mint.
I love the way cottage cheese provides a creamy texture while keeping the meal healthy and light. Anytime I’ve served this, there’s been a bit of summer on my plate.
Ingredients
4 slices of whole-grain bread
1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Optional: crushed walnuts for garnish
Instructions
1. Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until they are golden brown.
2. While the bread is browning, mix the cottage cheese with the honey, chopped mint leaves, the cinnamon powder and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until well combined.
3. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.
4. Place the cottage cheese mixture on toasts, then lay the thinly sliced peaches attractively on top.
5. Optional: Sprinkle with crushed walnuts for an added crunch.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Peach and Mint Cottage Cheese Toast!
8. Apple and Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Toast
Finding a good way to begin the day has always been one of my priorities, and since finding it, I’ve always enjoyed having an apple with cottage cheese for breakfast; the blend of their taste impresses me, you can even try cottage cheese eaten with a crisp, sweet apple and a bit of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Toast the whole grain bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy.
2. Toast the bread while you combine the cottage cheese with honey, cinnamon and nutmeg (if you’re using it) in a small bowl.
3. Thinly slice the apple and optionally toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
4. When the bread is done, spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over each slice.
5. Arrange the thin apple slices on top of the cottage cheese mixture.
6. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately.
9. Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Cottage Cheese Toast
Someone recently showed me how to make the combination of cottage cheese, spinach and sun dried tomatoes on toast, and it has quickly become one of my favorite breakfasts. I like the way the creaminess and slight sweetness of the cheese works against the earthy quality of the spinach and the tart, spicy burst of the tomatoes.
It’s healthy and filling, and I like how the ingredients come together to make a satisfying mouthful each time.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole-grain bread
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Toast the whole-grain bread slices until they are golden brown.
2. Get a small pan going over medium heat with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Stir in the chopped spinach and sauté until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. Place cottage cheese, sautéed chopped spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (optional) into a medium bowl, and mix thoroughly.
5. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Cottage Cheese Toast!