HIGH PROTEIN COTTAGE CHEESE TOAST - CAPRESE STYLE (2024)

Cottage cheese, tomatoes, pesto, and balsamic glaze make the perfect combo! Caprese cottage cheese toast is a great healthy meal or snack!

Cottage cheese has been super popular the last few years as people focus more on how much protein is in their diets. It is a great source of protein and has very little fat and calories as well. It can be served with sweet toppings, or more savory toppings like this Caprese Cottage Cheese Toast.

This toast is great as a snack or meal all by itself, but I love serving it alongside a fresh Honey Lime Fruit Salad or a glass of Homemade Basil Lemonade!

Making cottage cheese toast is easy, and you don't need too many ingredients. This caprese style is so satisfying and delicious!

Ingredients:

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• Bread - I like to use a marble rye bread, pumpernickel, or a protein bread for even more protein. You can use whatever bread type you enjoy.
• Basil Pesto - this can be made fresh or store bought.
• Cottage cheese - I use low fat cottage cheese from the brand Good Culture. Look for a cottage cheese that does not have added ingredients - the simpler the better.
• Fresh tomatoes - I use Roma tomatoes but any variety is fine.
• Everything bagel seasoning - I love this blend for seasoning everything. It can easily be left out, but don't forget to season with a little salt in that case.
• Balsamic Vinegar Glaze - boil the balsamic vinegar then simmer for a few minutes to thicken up as a glaze. You can also buy this premade in the grocery store - like this one.
• Fresh basil - to garnish the cottage cheese toast - optional as you will get a lot of basil flavor from the pesto as well.

I love how this caprese cottage cheese toast is so vibrant, but also so delicious! Making it only takes a few minutes!

How to make caprese cottage cheese toast:

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• Toast the bread so that it is crispy, but not overdone. Add a layer of basil pesto to the bottom of the bread, then add the cottage cheese across the top.

• Next, add the chopped tomatoes, everything bagel seasoning, and fresh chopped basil.
• Make the balsamic glaze: add the balsamic vinegar to a small pot, then bring to a quick boil. Reduce and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drizzle over the top of the cottage cheese toast.

Enjoy this toast right away. The longer it sits, the more likely it will become soggy. Aside from the amazing taste of this savory cottage cheese toast, the crunch of the actual bread makes it really delicious!

Do you like caprese style recipes as much as I do? Try these other delicious recipes:

• Caprese Potato Salad with Creamy Pesto
• Caprese Grilled Cheese
• Caprese Stuffed Pull Apart Bread
• Caprese Sliders
• Baked Caprese Pasta