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Cottage cheese toast

Cottage Cheese Toast

Arielle Hess
A protein-rich, refreshing dish, this cottage cheese toast is perfect for a day when you want a substantial breakfast, but not something too sweet or too heavy. Milky, eggy French toast is topped with cottage cheese, honey, and berries to make a breakfast that is full of flavor and texture. Whether you are drained from a workout, or need something hearty and fresh to start the day, this dish will both replenish and power you.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 (2 slices of bread - one serving)
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices milk bread Pullman loaf, or other sturdy white sandwich bread, preferably stale, cut into ½ inch slices
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup 1%, 2% or whole milk
  • 3 tbsp honey divided, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup assorted berries
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • pinch of table salt
  • 4 sprigs of mint (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon honey, 3 eggs, and a pinch of salt until well incorporated.
  • Soak bread in egg and milk mixture for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • While bread is soaking, drain cottage cheese in a fine sieve, if necessary. Mix with 2 tablespoons honey.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry slices of bread in butter, 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Arrange finished toast on a plate. Top with ¼ cup cottage cheese and berries. Place a second slice of toast on top and top with ¼ cup cottage cheese and more berries.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of honey and/or mint.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 50.37gProtein: 21.19gFat: 15.42gSaturated Fat: 7.29gFiber: 2.7gSugar: 26.07g
Keyword breakfast, brunch, toast
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