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Rustic Cottage Cheese Toast

This cottage cheese toast features thick slices of rustic, low-carb bread toasted until golden and crispy, topped with a generous layer of creamy, tangy cottage cheese. The dish offers a satisfying contrast between the chewy bread and smooth cheese, finished with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest for brightness. It’s a simple, honest breakfast or snack with a rustic charm and comforting texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices low-carb bread slices thick slices around 1.5 cm
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese preferably full-fat for creaminess
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper optional, for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon zest lemon zest brightens the flavor
  • a few tablespoons fresh herbs dill or chives, chopped

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Butter knife
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice your rustic low-carb bread into thick slices about 1.5 cm thick, giving them a hearty look and feel.
  2. Brush each bread slice lightly with olive oil using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, coating the surface evenly for a crispy crust.
  3. Preheat your skillet over medium heat until it feels warm and you notice a gentle sizzle when the bread touches the surface.
  4. Place the oiled bread slices in the skillet, pressing gently to ensure contact, and toast for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden and crispy.
  5. Flip each slice carefully with a spatula and toast the other side for another 2 minutes until golden brown and crisp all over.
  6. Remove the toasted bread slices from the skillet and set them on a plate or cooling rack while still warm.
  7. Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese onto each warm toast, allowing it to melt slightly into the bread for added creaminess.
  8. Sprinkle lemon zest over the cottage cheese for a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the tang of the cheese.
  9. Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped herbs like dill or chives on top for a pop of color and freshness, then season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately while the bread is crispy and the cottage cheese is slightly melty, garnished with extra herbs if desired.