Hot Honey and Pecan Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast Recipe
A Southern twist on the classic avocado toast—this version combines creamy cottage cheese, buttery avocado, toasted pecans, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of thick-cut sourdough or whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- 1 ripe avocado sliced or mashed
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons hot honey adjust to taste, or use regular honey
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Optional: A sprinkle of red pepper flakes or cayenne for extra heat
Instructions
- Toast the Bread – Butter both sides of the bread and toast in a skillet over medium heat until it's golden brown on both sides.
- Spread the cottage cheese – Divide the cottage cheese evenly between the two slices of toast.
- Add the avocado – Mash the avocado and add lime juice. Spread it gently over the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle the pecans – Scatter the toasted pecans evenly over each slice.
- Drizzle with hot honey – Drizzle a bit of hot honey over the top.
- Season and serve – Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper. If you want extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne.
Notes
Don't skip toasting the pecans - This brings out their natural sweetness and crunch. If your pecans aren't toasted, spread them out on a microwave safe plate and microwave in one-minute increments, tasting after each. It usually takes 2-3 minutes.
Use good-quality, sturdy bread – A hearty slice makes all the difference.
Drizzle, don’t drown – A little hot honey goes a long way! Start with a drizzle and add more if needed. If you are not sure about hot honey, use regular honey. It's delicious too!
Season well – A pinch of flaky salt and black pepper makes every bite pop.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 793mgPotassium: 653mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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