Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 slices Sourdough bread Gold standard or sprouted whole grain bread, e.g., Ezekiel, Dave's Killer Bread
- 1/2 cup Cottage cheese Preferably Good Culture or a small-curd variety
Savory Toppings
- 1 sliced Avocado
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes Sliced
- 1/2 cup Cucumber slices
- 2 slices Smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp Chili Crisp e.g., Fly By Jing, Momofuku
- 1 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Fresh chives Chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive oil Drizzle
Sweet Toppings
- 1/2 cup Fresh berries Strawberries, blueberries
- 1 medium Peach Sliced
- 1 medium Banana Sliced
- 1 tbsp Honey or Hot Honey (e.g., Mike's Hot Honey)
- 1 tbsp Agave nectar
- 1 tbsp Nut butter Peanut or almond
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Dusting
Method
Preparation
- Toast the bread slices thoroughly until golden brown and crisp to provide a sturdy base and prevent sogginess.
- Optional: For a texture closer to ricotta or cream cheese, whip the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Spread a thick layer (approximately 1/2 cup) of cottage cheese onto the warm toast.
Savory Toast Assembly
- Top with ingredients like avocado, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, or smoked salmon.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil or chili crisp, fresh chives, and a shake of Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Sweet Toast Assembly
- Top with fresh fruit like berries, peaches, or banana slices.
- Drizzle with honey, hot honey, or agave, and dust with cinnamon.
Serving
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm, crisp bread and the cool, creamy cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
Notes
To maintain the best texture and taste, it’s not recommended to store the assembled toast. However, you can store the ingredients separately. Keep the cottage cheese, toppings, and bread in airtight containers in the fridge. Assemble the toast fresh when you’re ready to enjoy it.
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