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Two slices of toasted bread topped with creamy cheese, pepperoni slices, and small green herb leaves, served on a newspaper-themed paper.
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5 from 3 votes

Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast

All the pizza vibes, none of the guilt. This high-protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast is creamy, crispy, and ready in 15 minutes - perfect for when you want something cheesy without the cheat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: lazy pizza, pizza, tik tok viral, toast recipe, viral recipe, viral trend
Servings: 1 toast
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 slice sourdough bread
  • 1-2 tablespoons pizza sauce I love Rao’s
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 pinch Italian seasoning
  • 3 slices pepperoni or Italian salami optional

Instructions

  • On a piece of good sourdough, spread the pizza sauce followed by the cottage cheese and Italian seasoning.
    A hand sprinkles dried herbs from a green spice container onto a slice of bread topped with tomato sauce and cheese, placed on a white plate with sunlight and shadows across the scene.
  • Feel free to add pepperoni or Italian salami on top.
    A hand places slices of salami on top of bread with red sauce and cheese, on a white plate. Sunlight streams through blinds, casting striped shadows over the food and table.
  • Air-fry at 400F for 10 minutes or until crispy. Top with hot honey, chili flakes, or hot pepper oil.
    A slice of bread topped with cheese, tomato sauce, and pepperoni is served on a plate while honey is being drizzled over it. Sunlight and shadows create a striped pattern across the scene.

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Notes

  • Smooth it out: Blend or whip cottage cheese for a melty, sauce-like texture.
  • DIY upgrade: Make your own cottage cheese for creamier, fresher flavor (check out my recipe!). Check out my tutorial here.
  • Switch it up: Try different combos like Margherita, veggie-loaded, or even pineapple + prosciutto 😜.
  • Diet-friendly: Make it vegetarian, gluten-free, or vegan with easy swaps.
  • Boost flavor: Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano for extra pop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg
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