Description
This Cottage Cheese Egg & Sriracha Protein Toast is a wholesome and flavorful breakfast or snack option combining creamy cottage cheese, perfectly cooked eggs, and a spicy Sriracha drizzle atop toasted whole grain or sourdough bread. The recipe offers optional mix-ins like Greek yogurt, grated cheese, and fresh herbs, providing a customizable protein-packed meal that’s quick to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread (about 1/2 inch thick each)
- 1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat, as preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 teaspoons butter or olive oil (for cooking eggs)
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
Optional Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (optional, for a creamier spread)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika (optional)
- Small handful fresh chives or green onions, finely sliced (optional)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced or mashed (optional topping)
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning or toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Lemon wedge (optional, for a tiny squeeze over the cottage cheese)
Instructions
- Prepare the cottage cheese topping: In a small bowl, add the cottage cheese. Stir in the Greek yogurt if you prefer a creamier texture, keeping it slightly chunky. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if using. Mix in grated Parmesan or cheddar for a richer, cheesier flavor. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then set aside.
- Toast the bread: Toast the slices of bread in a toaster or toaster oven until golden and crisp on the edges but still tender in the center. Optionally, lightly butter the warm toast edges for extra flavor.
- Cook the eggs: Choose your preferred style—fried, over-easy, jammy, or scrambled. For fried or over-easy eggs, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, add butter or olive oil to coat, then crack in the eggs keeping yolks intact. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until whites set and yolks remain runny; flip if making over-medium. For scrambled eggs, whisk eggs with salt and pepper, cook in melted butter or oil over medium heat, gently pushing eggs from edges to center forming soft curds, removing from heat while glossy to keep them tender.
- Assemble the toast base: Place toasted bread slices on plates. Spoon half of the cottage cheese mixture onto each slice, spreading almost to the edges. If using, lightly squeeze lemon over the cottage cheese for brightness.
- Add the eggs: Place one cooked egg on each slice; if using scrambled eggs, evenly divide and pile in the center of each toast.
- Drizzle with Sriracha: Apply Sriracha in thin zigzags or small dots over the eggs, starting with about ½ to 1 tablespoon per slice, adjusting to taste for spice level.
- Add optional toppings and garnish: Add sliced or mashed avocado if desired, sprinkle with fresh chives or green onions, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning or toasted sesame seeds for crunch, and finish with extra cracked black pepper and a pinch of salt if needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and eggs are warm. Optionally accompany with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, or a small handful of greens for additional nutrition and freshness.
Notes
- Adjust Sriracha quantity based on your spice tolerance; start with less and add more as desired.
- You can use either low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your preference and calorie goals.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter option.
- For creamier texture in the cottage cheese topping, adding Greek yogurt is optional but recommended.
- Ensure the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness; runny yolks add richness and moisture to the toast.
- Avocado adds healthy fats and creaminess but can be omitted if desired.
- This recipe is flexible; you can customize by adding other herbs or spices according to your taste.
- Serve promptly to enjoy the contrast of crisp toast and warm egg.
