Goat’s Cheese & Chilli Cottage Cheese Toast

This Goat’s Cheese & Chilli Cottage Cheese Toast is a high-protein, easy lunch designed to help you hit your protein goals, with almost 50g of protein per serving from cottage cheese and high-protein bread. Made in the air fryer, it’s quick, simple, and ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy days, post-gym meals, or a fast high-protein lunch.

The flavour is a balance of tangy goat’s cheese, sweet chilli jam, fresh chives, and a drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness, all served on crisp, golden toast.

Why You’ll Love This Goat’s Cheese & Chilli Cottage Cheese Toast

• Nearly 50g of protein per serving – A filling, high-protein meal from cottage cheese, goat’s cheese, and high-protein bread.
• Quick and easy – Ready in under 20 minutes using the air fryer, perfect for busy lunches.
• Bold sweet-savoury flavour – Tangy goat’s cheese, spicy chilli jam, fresh chives, and a hint of honey.
• Great texture contrast – Crisp toast with a creamy, rich topping.
• Perfect for meal prep – The topping can be made ahead of time for an even faster lunch or snack.

Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Toast

• Cottage cheese
• Goat’s cheese
• Cheddar
• Chilli jam
• Chives
• Honey
• Bread (I used Jason’s protein sourdough)

How to Make High Protein Cottage Cheese Toast (Air Fryer)

Toast the Bread

Set your air fryer to 180°C and air fry the bread for 3 minutes, until lightly toasted but not crispy.

Mix the Cottage Cheese Filling

Mix the remaining ingredients, except the honey, in a medium bowl until well combined and creamy.

Assemble & Air Fry

Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over your toasted bread slices.

Air fry for 7–10 minutes, until golden, bubbling, and slightly crisp on top.

Finish & Serve

Serve immediately, drizzled with honey and finished with an extra sprinkle of chives.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Toast

• Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture and better flavour
• Adjust the chilli to taste, or leave it out if you prefer. For extra heat, finish with chilli flakes
• Keep an eye on your toast in the last few minutes – it can burn quickly in the air fryer
• Use thick bread, as there’s a lot of topping and it holds everything better

Variations & Substitutions

• Swap goat’s cheese for another cheese. For a milder flavour, try cream cheese or extra Cheddar
• Add extras like caramelised onion, chopped spinach, or sliced spring onion
• Adjust the sweetness by swapping chilli jam for chilli flakes or skipping the honey drizzle
• Make it spicier with chilli flakes or a drizzle of chilli oil when serving

How Much Protein Is in This Cottage Cheese Toast?

If you use full-fat cottage cheese and a high-protein bread, this recipe has around 48g of protein per serving, making it a great high-protein meal or snack.

Serving Suggestions

This high-protein cottage cheese toast is perfect as it is, but you can also serve it with fried or poached eggs for extra protein, or a side salad to make it more balanced with added fibre.

You can also halve the recipe to make a quick high-protein snack or light lunch.

FAQs

Can I make this cottage cheese toast without an air fryer?

This recipe works really well in the air fryer as it’s quick with minimal washing up. However, you can cook it in the oven at 180°C – it will just take 2–5 minutes longer.

Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?

Yes, but it won’t be quite as creamy or flavourful.

What bread works best for cottage cheese toast?

I used Jason’s protein sourdough for extra protein, but any thick-sliced bread works – white, sourdough, seeded, or wholegrain. You could also use a bagel.

Can I make cottage cheese toast ahead of time?

The cottage cheese mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge, but it’s best cooked and eaten fresh.

More High Protein Toast Ideas

If you liked this high protein cottage cheese toast, you might also like:

• Chilli oil egg mayo toast
• High protein tuna and cottage cheese toast

High Protein Cottage Cheese Toast with Goat’s Cheese and Chillli

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High protein cottage cheese toast with goat’s cheese and chilli, made in the air fryer. A quick, easy lunch with nearly 50g of protein.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: lunch

Calories: 681

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 150g cottage cheese
• 30g soft goat's cheese
• 2 tsp chives finely chopped (plus more for serving)
• 25g Cheddar grated
• 1 tbsp chilli jam
• 1 tsp runny honey
• 2 slices of bread I used Jason's protein sourdough

Method

 

1. Place your bread into the air fryer and air fry at 180C for 3 minutes until very lightly toasted.
2. Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients (except the honey) in a medium bowl until well combined.
3. Divide the topping onto the bread slices and spread evenly. Air fry for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
4. Serve with the honey drizzled on top and an extra sprinkling of chives.