Description
Cottage Cheese Toast with Tomatoes and Basil is a quick and easy high-protein breakfast or lunch option featuring creamy whipped cottage cheese spread on toasted sourdough, topped with a fresh tomato and basil medley. Ready in under 10 minutes, this recipe blends creamy texture with vibrant flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 1 lb container cottage cheese, preferably whole milk or full fat
Whipped Cottage Cheese Toasts
- 1 large or two small tomatoes, diced small
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 slices sourdough bread, or bread of choice
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped cottage cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, creating a light and spreadable texture that will be easy to layer on your toast.
- Make the tomato and basil topping: In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently to combine, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toast the bread: Use a toaster to toast two slices of sourdough bread until they are golden and crisp, providing a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Assemble the toasts: Spread the whipped cottage cheese generously over the warm toasted bread slices. Then spoon the tomato and basil mixture evenly on top of each slice.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper over the assembled toasts for a subtle spice and serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crisp.
Notes
- Use whole milk or full fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar to taste for a sweeter or tangier topping.
- For extra flavor, drizzle a little more olive oil on top before serving.
- Perfect for a quick breakfast or light lunch any day of the week.