Cottage Cheese Toast with Homemade Sweet Strawberry Jam

Oh, gather around, my fellow food connoisseurs and toast aficionados, for I am about to unveil the breakfast of champions—or at least the breakfast of someone who woke up feeling a bit fancy and decided, "Why not?" Yes, I'm talking about the legendary, the extraordinary, the "I swear it's healthier than it sounds" Cottage Cheese Toast with Homemade Sweet Strawberry Jam. Trust me, it's a game-changer, and if you're not on this bandwagon yet, you're missing out. Big time.

First things first, you're gonna need some stuff. And by stuff, I mean the kind of ingredients that make you feel like you're on some gourmet cooking show, minus the cameras and the overly enthusiastic audience. We're talking a slice of bread (Italian or sourdough because we're fancy like that), cottage cheese (oh, the sophistication), strawberries (yes, those sweet little things), honey, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar (because we're apparently classy), butter, and some green stuff like basil and thyme. Oh, and don't forget a pinch of salt—it's not just for superstitious over-the-shoulder throwing, folks.

Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty, the how-to, the "please don't burn down the kitchen" part. Chuck those strawberries (ends off, because who eats that?) into a small pot with the honey, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, thyme, basil, and that all-important pinch of salt. Crank up the heat to medium-high and let those babies soften up, stirring occasionally like you're conducting an orchestra, until it thickens into a jam that would make your grandma proud (or question your life choices, depending on your grandma). Meanwhile, butter up that bread like it's going out of fashion and toast it to golden perfection. Slather on a generous amount of cottage cheese, and then, with the precision of a surgeon, top it with your homemade sweet strawberry jam. And there you have it, folks—breakfast (or snack) served with a side of "I totally meant to do that." Enjoy, and remember, it's not just food; it's an experience.

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Author: Sippin Foodie

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Cottage Cheese Toast with Homemade Sweet Strawberry Jam

This is one of my fav breakfasts/snacks! Guarantee you’ll love it too.

Cook time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

• Slice of bread (Italian or sourdough)
• Cottage Cheese
• 4-5 Strawberries
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Basil
• Thyme
• Salt

Instructions

1. In a small pot on med high heat, add strawberries (cut the ends off), honey, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, thyme, basil and a pinch of salt. Let the strawberries soften, stir occasionally until it thickens (about 5-10 min).
2. Butter your bread and toast. Add cottage cheese on top toast, and carefully add a few spoonfuls of the sweet strawberry jam. Enjoy!

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