High-Protein Toasts
Savor the crunch of a toasted bun topped with ooey-gooey cheese and a luscious, protein-packed filling that’s sure to fuel your day! Ideal for a hearty breakfast or a speedy dinner, these high-protein toasts are a delicious way to indulge while staying satisfied. Whip them up in no time and treat yourself to a flavor explosion!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- optional 3 slices of jalapeñooptional
- ½ shallot
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 30 g chicken breast ham (1.06 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 package of high-protein cottage cheese – 200 g (0.04 oz)
- 50 g grated mozzarella (1.76 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and pepper
📦Other(1)
- 1 graham bun – 75 g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cut the bun in half.
- 2
In a bowl, add the cottage cheese, grated mozzarella, finely chopped shallot, ham, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Mix everything well.
- 4
Spread the mixture on the halves of the bun.
- 5
Bake in the air fryer for about 15-20 minutes at 180°C. Important: monitor the toasts while baking, as each air fryer cooks a bit differently. The most important thing is for the top to brown nicely.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese through a fine-mesh sieve for 10 minutes before mixing, since its 80% moisture content can make the topping slide off the bun or steam instead of brown during air frying.ingredient10 minutes draining
- ✓Use pre-shredded mozzarella sparingly or grate it yourself, as anti-caking agents like cellulose on bagged shreds inhibit proper melting and can leave a grainy texture instead of a cohesive, browned crust.ingredient180°C target melt
- ✓Position the toasts in the center of the air fryer basket, not touching the edges, so the 180°C convection air circulates evenly around the topping and browns the surface via Maillard reaction rather than steaming it.equipment180°C
- ✓Start checking at the 12-minute mark rather than waiting the full 15-20 minutes, since air fryers vary by up to 15°C from their set temperature and mozzarella can go from golden to burnt within 2-3 minutes once browning begins.timing12 minute check-in
- ✓Pat the diced jalapeño dry with a paper towel before mixing to remove surface moisture, preventing localized steam pockets that create soggy spots in the otherwise crisp-topped mixture.techniquesurface moisture removal
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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High-Protein Toasts
Savor the crunch of a toasted bun topped with ooey-gooey cheese and a luscious, protein-packed filling that’s sure to fuel your day! Ideal for a hearty breakfast or a speedy dinner, these high-protein toasts are a delicious way to indulge while staying satisfied. Whip them up in no time and treat yourself to a flavor explosion!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- optional 3 slices of jalapeñooptional
- ½ shallot
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 30 g chicken breast ham (1.06 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 package of high-protein cottage cheese – 200 g (0.04 oz)
- 50 g grated mozzarella (1.76 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and pepper
📦Other(1)
- 1 graham bun – 75 g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cut the bun in half.
- 2
In a bowl, add the cottage cheese, grated mozzarella, finely chopped shallot, ham, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Mix everything well.
- 4
Spread the mixture on the halves of the bun.
- 5
Bake in the air fryer for about 15-20 minutes at 180°C. Important: monitor the toasts while baking, as each air fryer cooks a bit differently. The most important thing is for the top to brown nicely.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese through a fine-mesh sieve for 10 minutes before mixing, since its 80% moisture content can make the topping slide off the bun or steam instead of brown during air frying.ingredient10 minutes draining
- ✓Use pre-shredded mozzarella sparingly or grate it yourself, as anti-caking agents like cellulose on bagged shreds inhibit proper melting and can leave a grainy texture instead of a cohesive, browned crust.ingredient180°C target melt
- ✓Position the toasts in the center of the air fryer basket, not touching the edges, so the 180°C convection air circulates evenly around the topping and browns the surface via Maillard reaction rather than steaming it.equipment180°C
- ✓Start checking at the 12-minute mark rather than waiting the full 15-20 minutes, since air fryers vary by up to 15°C from their set temperature and mozzarella can go from golden to burnt within 2-3 minutes once browning begins.timing12 minute check-in
- ✓Pat the diced jalapeño dry with a paper towel before mixing to remove surface moisture, preventing localized steam pockets that create soggy spots in the otherwise crisp-topped mixture.techniquesurface moisture removal