This sandwich incited a near riot in our house.
After asking which image G-Dawg thought looked best for the opening shot for this post, my husband nearly lost his mind. In only the best and most sarcastic way.
With a flourish of his hand and a big old smile, he incredulously declared, “You KNOW the cottage cheese sandwich ALWAYS has chipped beef on it! This isn’t right! You have to do away with it, now! Be gone? And if not chipped beef (you know what chipped beef I’m talking about, the cheapest stuff in the deli aisle) then at least bacon. Come on, what are you thinking?”
And then the final blow, ” I can’t endorse this. I’ll be commenting on the blog.” Oh really? Bring it big guy.
Of all of the times my husband has made this sandwich, and he’s been making it a lot lately (hence why I was inspired to even post about the darn thing because it’s so oddball) sure, I’ve witnessed the chipped beef version a few times. But there have been plenty of times when it’s been a bit naked ala veggie focused.
Today’s version is simple. Go to the larder and use whatever you’ve got.
I like cottage cheese with pineapple. Great combo. I like cottage cheese with ham and raspberry jam. Yep, that works too. Anything you can layer on a piece of toasted bread, a slather of cottage cheese and top it with your latest craving and you have a sandwich. Just make sure you bring the napkins.
A Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich
PrintIngredients
- 2 slices wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- 1 slice tomato
- ½ avocado , sliced
- 4 slices cucumber
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toast bread.
- Butter bread.
- Top slice of bread with cucumber, cottage cheese, tomato and avocado. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with final slice of bread.
- Eat. Wipe chin.
Nutrition
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Michael Davidson
My wife made me a cottage cheese sandwich and I was absolutely impressed! I think I could eat this every day, with variations. It is delicious and healthy. Thank you!
Donna Werstler
Since I like Cottage Cheese with Tomatoes, Cukes and Onions, for breakfast, I’d LOVE this, as well, for any meal. And, anything with avocado HAS to be good. I’m in! I’ll try this on toasted Dave’s Killer Thin-Sliced Good Seed Bread!
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
That sounds amazing!! Enjoy!
Kris
This is amazing. I love cottage cheese so much my coworkers make fun of me – I have to try this.
Ali @ Cheater Bites
Looks delicious! I love cottage cheese, but never thought of doing this!
KC
Yummy! I bet ricotta would work well too. I like to do almost the same thing except a fried egg instead of the cottage cheese.
Heather Larsen
me too with the egg addition ( fried or hard bolied ahead of time), and if I’m doing it quick and easy I will usually a bit thicker and less messy like goat cheese or hummus. Perhaps straining the cottage cheese ahead of time would help… at least the cottage cheese we tend to have here in the states would make for a drippy sandwich
Erica Finkelstein
It’s crazy how something so simple can be so innovative. Thanks so much for the idea, can’t wait to try it!
Tesei
This looks as goos as it looks simple! Thank you :-)
carrian
Sending this to my cottage cheese loving parents. I know that sounds silly, but I have so many memories of my parents making pears and cottage cheese, cottage cheese sandwiches etc. I personally don’t get it, but the rest of the world does, so therefore I must support everyone else.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
This is super easy and super awesome! Yum!
Jackie
Yum!!
Michelle
I often put cottage cheese on my salads instead of salad dressing, only makes sense (now that I see it) to slap it on a sandwich too :) I bet it would work in a veggie wrap too. My husband would require the addition of meat as well, I think it’s a guy thing. Thanks for sharing!
gailllc
I suppose it’s not that different from making veggie sandwiches with cream cheese, and so much easier on the bread! I know what I’m playing around with for breakfast tomorrow morning.
Barbara | Creative Culinary
Looks simple and delish; sort of a perfect summer sandwich with fresh garden tomatoes. I must say though that what really caught my eye was your little board; I just got one last night for photos and you have proved me right in that effort…thanks!
I love that darn board, but you should see the decal on the other side, straight from happy homemaker heaven circa 1972.
Kathryn
I wonder if this sandwich will help my overcome my slight cottage cheese phobia…? There’s only one way to find out!!
Do it! Give it a try, your issues with texture shouldn’t hold you back!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme
Have to say I’ve never had a cottage cheese sandwich, but I’m going to give it a try! Looks delicious.
Gin
Can’t wait to make this with Heirloom tomatoes from YOUR garden!
You KNOW you’re welcome to steal my tomatoes any time!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love a veggie-centric sandwich, this looks delish!
Kath
I love cottage cheese! I never dreamed of using it in a sandwich. Yours does look terrific!
Karly
I never would have thought to make a sandwich out of cottage cheese, but now I’m intrigued. This just might be lunch today!
Karista @Karista's Kitchen
Isn’t it amazing how something so simple can be so delicious?! My Mom used to make these sandwiches all the time and I’d forgotten. I think I’ll be having myself a cottage cheese sandwich today. :)
My grandma used to have a slice of toast with jam and cottage cheese everyday. That’s where my affinity started!
Angelina
Growing up in an Italian family, our morning toast was usually spread with homemade Ricotta cheese & concord grape jelly, made from the grapes my grandfather grew in the backyard.
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
That sounds amazing! I love foodie memories!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
Such a pretty looking sandwich.
Bev @ Bev Cooks
You have the unbelievable ability to make a cottage cheese sandwich look like PORN.
(that’s good.)
Holly W
How fresh looking! And what a great concept that I have never thought of… I’m not completely sold on cottage cheese on my bread, but I think it’s an idea worth trying out.
Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables
wow i eat cottage cheese all the time but NEVER thought to put it on a sandwich! I can’t wait to give this a try.
Carrie
Sweet LORD that looks good!
kelley
It’s always the simple things that taste the best. Especially when you start with great produce!
We need to get to the Farmers Market soon! Let’s make a date!
Meg
Yum: avocado + cucumber + tomato + cottage cheese. Sounds perfect!
Jen @ Savory Simple
What an interesting sandwich! I would never think to put cottage cheese between 2 slices of bread but it looks delicious!
Ali @ Gimme Some Oven
Oooh – gorgeous! Love the bright colors. :)