Caprese Cottage Cheese Toast Recipe

Mild mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and fresh basil are a timeless combination. But did you know that the caprese treatment works with other fromage, too? Case in point: the caprese cottage cheese toast from Jessica Merchant’s new cookbook, Easy Everyday.

“When I said I love to eat cottage cheese in a savory manner, this is exactly how,” Merchant writes. “Burst tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic drizzle, some flaky salt. Done. Sold. Sign me up. Dare I say, this almost tastes like…pizza? A thick slab of sourdough bread is required for this recipe, and then you can pile on your favorites.”

Feel free to substitute regular honey for hot honey, if you’re spice-averse. You can also use whatever bread you have on hand, or even substitute summer strawberries for tomatoes. Plus, you can quickly cook the produce ahead and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and serve. How’s that for meal prep?

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