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Three slices of toasted bread topped with melted cheese, sliced jalapeños, and bits of ham, served on parchment paper with a halved jalapeño and a block of cheese nearby.
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Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Toast

Creamy, spicy and melty on crisp sourdough, this jalapeño popper cottage cheese toast is your new high protein breakfast obsession. Ready in minutes!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfasts, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Vegetarian
Keyword: cottage cheese recipe, cottage cheese toast, high protein breakfast
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 Tbsp shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • ¼ to ½ jalapeno finely diced, ribs and seeds removed
  • 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 slices sourdough

Instructions

  • Toast: Lightly toast 2 slices sourdough (just partially toast them because they'll be heated again once assembled).
    Two slices of toasted bread are stacked on a small gray plate placed on a light brown surface.
  • Mix: In a medium bowl, stir together ½ cup cottage cheese, 2 Tbsp shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ to ½ jalapeno (finely diced, ribs and seeds removed), 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion, and 1 pinch salt and pepper.
    Use more or less jalapeno depending on heat preference.
    A bowl containing chopped green pepper, red onion, shredded cheese, cottage cheese, and seasonings—perfect toppings for cottage cheese toast—sits on a light brown surface.
  • Assemble: Spoon mixture evenly onto toast. Optionally top each with a bit more shredded cheese.
    Two slices of toast topped with a white creamy spread, fresh basil leaves, and a generous amount of grated cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Broil: Set oven or air fryer to "broil" and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted and beginning to turn golden brown. Finish with fresh cracked black pepper and enjoy!
    Two slices of toasted bread topped with melted cheese, jalapeño slices, and bits of red onion on parchment paper.

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Notes

Best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture.
Prep Ahead: The cottage cheese spread for toast mixture can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat assembled toast under the broiler rather than microwaving to keep the bread crisp.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg
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