Ricotta & Tomato Sourdough Toast 🌿✨
A Rustic, Creamy Bite of Italian Simplicity
Crispy sourdough, creamy ricotta, juicy tomatoes, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning—this Ricotta & Tomato Sourdough Toast is the kind of snack that feels effortlessly elevated. It’s fast, fresh, and flexible, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner with a side salad or soup.
Why I Love This Toast
There’s something magical about the combo of textures: crunchy bread, creamy ricotta, and soft tomatoes. The drizzle of olive oil and punch of seasoning bring it all together. It reminds me of Italian countryside lunches—simple ingredients, bold flavors.
Pair this with a light, tangy chicken salad or sip it alongside this refreshing blueberry lemonade, and you’re golden.
Ingredients
For the Toast:
- 4 slices rustic sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (fresh and creamy)
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (or homemade blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Toast the Bread
Toast your sourdough slices to your preferred crispness—golden with a little chew or deeply toasted and crunchy.
2. Add the Ricotta
Spread about ¼ cup of ricotta cheese onto each slice. Make it a generous layer—it’s the creamy base that pulls it all together.
3. Layer the Tomatoes
Top each toast with slices of tomato, slightly overlapping. Use the juiciest, ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
4. Dress It Up
Drizzle olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
5. Garnish & Serve
Finish with a pinch of fresh parsley for brightness and color. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Use good bread: A crusty sourdough or country loaf holds up best under juicy tomatoes.
- Drain watery tomatoes: A quick paper towel blot keeps your toast from getting soggy.
- Upgrade your ricotta: Fresh, high-quality ricotta makes all the difference. You can even whip it with a splash of olive oil for extra creaminess.
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
This toast makes a fantastic base for tons of pairings:
- With a light chicken salad for a balanced lunch
- Alongside 3-ingredient egg wraps for a hearty brunch board
- With cottage cheese pancakes and fruit for a protein-packed start
- Or with a glass of blueberry lemonade on a sunny patio
More Recipes You’ll Love
If this toast speaks to your soul, check out these other quick, crave-worthy favorites:
- These sheet pan quesadillas – great for a big brunch spread
- This tangy chicken salad – perfect with toast or crackers
- Cottage cheese pancakes – viral for a reason
- Blueberry lemonade – the summer sip of your dreams
Final Thoughts
This Ricotta & Tomato Sourdough Toast is proof that simple ingredients can shine when you treat them right. Whether you enjoy it as a quick snack or build a whole meal around it, it’s an easy way to bring a little rustic luxury into your everyday.
If you make it, tag @chefmaniac and share your toppings—basil, chili flakes, a fried egg… the possibilities are endless.
Let’s keep it creamy, crunchy, and delicious. 😋
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