Turn your toast into a protein masterpiece with our Pizza Toast with Farmer Cheese. This quick and easy recipe is an excellent way to indulge in pizza cravings that comes with health benefits from top to bottom. Featuring whole grain toast (or sourdough) that offers a good source of fiber, Lifeway Farmer Cheese that’s packed with complete protein, and marinara sauce that delivers antioxidants from tomatoes, this edible masterpiece is ready in just minutes and sure to satisfy hunger and cravings in just a few bites!
Lifeway Farmer Cheese is an excellent cheese to top all types of toast with, and its creamy, rich texture takes any recipe to a new level. The high protein content of our cheese puts it on a pedestal above the rest, while its low lactose content makes it easy to digest. For this recipe, we implemented our cheese on top in place of other types of cheese for a quick, simple recipe that brings gourmet flavor to everyday moments.
Feel free to experiment with the toppings to make this recipe your own; add olives, pepperoncini peppers or other peppers, fresh tomato slices, or whatever else you love on pizza. No matter how you serve it, this toast recipe’s sure to become a favorite, and with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a healthy favorite at that!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1-2
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread (or sourdough)
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil for brushing the toast
- 4 tbsp. marinara sauce
- 2/3 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 6 slices of pepperoni (omit if desired)
- other pizza toppings of choice: olives, peppers, tomato slices, chopped onions, etc.
- optional: hot honey or hot sauce for drizzling on top
Directions
- Heat oven to 400°F and brush each slice of bread with 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil.
- Place the pieces of bread on a baking pan and into the oven, baking only until lightly toasted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, then carefully top each toast with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce. Place 1/3 cup Lifeway Farmer Cheese over the marinara on each piece, and spread out gently or gently press into an even layer with the back of a spoon. Repeat this process for the second slice.
- Sprinkle equal amounts of basil and oregano over each slice of toast, then top each with 3 slices of pepperonis (if using). Add other toppings to each piece, as desired.
- Place the baking pan back in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is warmed through and melty.
- Carefully transfer each slice of toast to a plate, drizzle with hot honey or hot sauce, and enjoy! This recipe is best served right away for optimal texture.
