• Toast the sliced bread in a toaster, in an oven, or on a stovetop grill until each slice is crispy and golden.
• Pick your toppings below.

Tomato and basil

• Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil first. Spread around ¼ cup of cottage cheese on each slice.
• Top the toast with juicy and sweet sliced heirloom tomatoes.
• Add chopped fresh basil.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes and Chili flakes

• Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil first. Spread around ¼ cup of cottage cheese on each slice.
• Top the toast with sliced avocado and cherry tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with red chili flakes and sea salt.
• Finish with a squeeze of lemon and some fresh herbs.

Smoke Salmon and Dill

• Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil first. Spread around ¼ cup of cottage cheese on each slice.
• Layer smoked salmon on top of the toast.
• Sprinkle with chopped dill and a dash of black pepper. You can also add a squirt of lemon juice to enhance the salmon's flavor.

Tuna and Cucumber

• Drain the tuna well and squeeze any excess liquid out. In a small bowl, mix the tuna, ¼ cup cottage cheese, 1 sliced green onion, 1 teaspoon of chopped capers (optional), 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and mix well.
• Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil. Spread the mix on top of your bread slice.
• Top with some extra parsley and some cucumber slices.

  Note: This option is delicious with canned sardines or canned mackerel as well.

Berries and Honey

• Top the toast with mixed berries (you can use fresh or frozen berries; if using frozen, thaw before using).
• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
• Sprinkle with chia seeds for extra protein and some lemon zest.

Banana and Almond Butter

• Place banana slices on top of your toast.
• Drizzle with almond butter and top with some chocolate chips for extra indulgence.

Cinnamon and Caramelized Apple

• Heat a skillet and add some sliced apples. Add a tablespoon of and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Cook until apples are tender and caramelized.
• Top the cottage cheese toast with caramelized apples, some extra cinnamon, and some crushed pecans or walnuts.

Chocolate chips, Nuts, and Maple Syrup

• Sprinkle the cottage cheese toast with plenty of chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
• Drizzle with maple syrup.

  Serve Immediately! Cottage cheese toast is at its best eaten right after assembly, so you’ll experience the contrast of crunchy bread texture, the soft cheese, and the toppings.