Description
A protein rich twist on classic avocado toast featuring creamy cottage cheese, buttery avocado, and hard-boiled egg on crispy toast. This easy breakfast recipe comes together in 15 minutes and keeps you satisfied for hours. Customize with your favorite seasonings and toppings for a wholesome meal that feels indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Toast:
- 1 egg
- 2 slices bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or your favorite)
- ½ ripe avocado (the kind that gives just a little when you squeeze it)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat tastes the creamiest, but any works!)
Optional Seasonings & Toppings:
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika (adds a hint of warmth)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (my secret weapon for depth!)
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
- Everything-but-the-bagel seasoning (because why not?)
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (for extra crunch and nutrition)
Instructions
Place your egg in a small pot and cover it with cold water by about an inch.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once it’s boiling, cover the pot with a lid and remove it from the heat completely.
Let the egg sit in that hot water for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on how firm you like your yolk. (I do 10 minutes for that perfect creamy-but-set texture.)
When time’s up, immediately transfer the egg to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Let it cool for a few minutes, then peel and set aside.
While your egg is cooling, toast your bread slices until they’re golden and lightly crisp.
You want them sturdy enough to hold that creamy topping without getting soggy, but not so dark they’re crunchy all the way through. Think golden brown and inviting.
Scoop your avocado into a mixing bowl and add the cottage cheese and your peeled, chopped hard-boiled egg.
Use a fork to gently mash everything together. I like to leave mine a little chunky so you get those nice pockets of creamy avocado and bits of egg, but you can make it as smooth as you like.
Stir in your paprika, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, and sliced green onion if you’re using them. Taste and adjust the seasonings – this is your breakfast, make it perfect for you!
Divide your gorgeous cottage cheese-avocado mixture between your two slices of toast, spreading it generously all the way to the edges.
Sprinkle the top with everything-but-the-bagel seasoning and hemp seeds if you’re feeling fancy. This is where the magic happens – all those flavors and textures coming together in one beautiful bite.
Serve your toast immediately while it’s fresh and the bread is still crisp.
Notes
- Prep eggs in advance – Hard boil a batch of eggs on Sunday and keep them in the fridge all week for instant protein
- The ice bath isn’t optional – It stops the cooking immediately and makes peeling so much easier
- Mash to your preference – Some people love it smooth and spreadable, others prefer it chunky – there’s no wrong way
- Season generously – Cottage cheese and avocado both love salt, so don’t be shy
- Toast matters – Use sturdy bread that won’t get soggy, and toast it well enough to hold up to that creamy topping
- Mix the egg in well – Breaking up the egg completely helps distribute that protein throughout every bite
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American