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6 Gourmet Toast Upgrades

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6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! Taking you beyond smashed avocado toast! From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life…and in your belly!

So can I ask a stupid question guys? When did toast become a thing? I mean the fact that I actually titled this Gourmet Toast seems well, kind of silly but if you look at the recipes you can see they are not your standard butter/jelly toasts.  The fact that we’re now writing recipes on how to make toast is funny but also, kind of awesome in the same token.

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!

Gourmet toast recipes mean that we’re evolving as foodies. We are more willing to try new, different and get out of that pb&j comfort zone. But don’t get me wrong, pb&j toast with a glass of milk rocks!

Talkin’ Toast

So toast became a thing when avocados became the biggest thing to hit the foodie scene since microwave popcorn. Now granted avocados have been around for a bajillion years BUT they weren’t always readily available and most folks simply didn’t buy them. They were the fugly green veggie (though technically they are a fruit and more known as a seeded berry). I’ve been eating smashed avocado toast for decades (as she just ages herself) but it’s true. Just simple avocado smash, salt, pepper, cilantro and lime if I have it. Top it with some sriracha and I’ll eat it every day for a month. But then folks started to play with basic avocado toast… elevate it if you will.

Then we saw the rose avocado toast, everything avo toast, this, that and the other avo toast. For me, my Pinterest and IG feed got so over populated with avocado toast that it was a turn off. It’s like Pumpkin Spice or Red Velvet. Enough with it, please.

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!

6 Gourmet Toasts

Since I was doing a gourmet toast post, I had to include 2 avocado versions but then I decided to go buck-wild and give you some non-avo versions. 2 are made with Hummus and 2 with whipped ricotta. I’ve made this exact setup for both a party and brunch where all I had to do was vary the size of the bread. The toppings though- folks went nuts over them.

Hummus Toast

I’m a HUGE hummus lover. Give me a tub of hummus, some pita bread/crackers/veggies and I’ll be happy for hours. Did you know I have an awesome hummus recipe on the blog? I, personally, love making it from scratch as that way I get to control what I put in however there are some commercial ones you buy in the store that are awesome. Just be sure to use plain hummus and not flavored (unless you adjust your toppings to match or accent the flavors).

I kept the hummus ones vegetarian because I wanted to make sure my fellow vegetarians could eat it. We have both a Veggie Curls Hummus Toast and a Mediterranean Hummus Toast

  • Veggie Curls Toast – Toasted bread topped with plain hummus, plain Greek yogurt, thinly shaved zucchini, carrots and squash, herbs and a drizzle of olive oil
  • Mediterranean Toast – Toasted bread topped with plain hummus , crumbled feta, pomegranate ariels, pepitas, evoo drizzle and fresh mint

Sounds amazing, right?

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!

Smashed Avocado Toast

I mean I had to include an avo toast. I went with simple ‘breakfast’ type avo toast with my BAE Toast and then more of an appetizer/brunch recipe with my Caprese Toast.

  • BAE Toast – Crispy bacon, avocado smash, hard boiled egg (though you could totally go with a jellied egg) finished with a sweet heat drizzle
  • Caprese Toast – Italian herbed avocado smash with bocconcini cheese (mini fresh mozzarella), halved grape tomatoes, seasonings, micro basil and a drizzle of olive oil

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!

Whipped Ricotta Toast

Ricotta cheese is something I always have in my house. It’s such a versatile ingredient and one that is used so perfectly in these recipes. I wanted to offer a dessert type sweet toast so that’s where my Berry Breakfast Toast comes into play. Who said toast can’t be dessert?! And rounding out this 6-Gourmet Toast recipe is my Italian Delight Toast. Trust me, this is a hearty toast that is a meal unto itself.

  • Berry Breakfast Toast – A sweetened whipped ricotta with fresh berries, mint and a honey drizzle
  • Italian Delight Toast – Whipped ricotta, julienne carrot, roasted asparagus tops, artichoke hearts, salumi (or can use salami), pesto and julienne basil

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!

Looks pretty tasty, huh? Seriously these toasts are so amazing that I honestly can’t pick a favorite! And neither could my guests. If you want to serve these for a party, make them on smaller bread/toast. These can be served room temperature either already pre-made on a platter for serving or set up a Toast Bar.

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!

What I want to see you guys doing this weekend is making these toasts and posting your gorgeous images on social media tagging me! I want to see your deliciousness! You know full well I’ll be making these for us as we can’t get enough of these toasts!

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!


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6 Gourmet Toast Upgrades

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6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! Taking you beyond smashed avocado toast! From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life…and in your belly!

6 Gourmet Toast recipes to upgrade your toast! 2 types of avocado toast that will tantalize your taste buds. 2 types of Hummus toast toppings and 2 types of Whipped Ricotta. From meat lovers to vegetarian, healthy to dessert, these recipes are what you need in your life!
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Ingredients

Veggie Curls Toast

  • 1/3 cup plain hummus
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • thinly shaved zucchini, carrots and squash (keep in water to help curl)
  • Pinch of dried dill, kosher salt, black pepper
  • Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Mediterranean Toast

  • 1/2 cup plain hummus
  • 1/4–1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 4–5 tablespoon pomegranate arils
  • Sprinkle of pepitas, extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint

BAE Toast

  • 3 pieces of crispy bacon, chopped
  • 1 small-medium avocado, peeled/pitted/scooped
  • 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, halved
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon Sriracha

Caprese Toast

  • 1 small-medium avocado, peeled/pitted/scooped
  • 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper
  • 16 small bocconcini cheese balls (or mini fresh mozzarella)
  • 12–16 halved grape tomatoes
  • Garnish/Drizzle – micro basil and extra virgin olive oil
  • Seasoning – pinch each of dried basil/oregano/kosher salt/pepper

Berry Breakfast Toast

  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • 1/2 – 3/4 fresh berries
  • Garnish of fresh mint and a honey drizzle

Italian Delight Toast

  • 1/2 cup whipped plain ricotta
  • Matchstick Carrots (about a pinch for each piece of toast
  • 4 Roasted or steamed asparagus spears cut into thirds
  • 4 whole Artichoke hearts, cut in half (I prefer the ones in water)
  • 4– 8 slices of small salumi (or can use salami),
  • 4–6 tablespoon pesto
  • Garnish of julienne basil and extra virgin olive oil

Additional Items

4 slices of toast for each recipe – you do not want to use regular sandwich loaf bread but rather a crusty type bread.

Instructions

Veggie Curls Toast

  1. On each slice of toast spread out the hummus. Next gently smear on some of the Greek yogurt.
  2. To each slice of toast add a ribbon of each vegetable, spinkle with a pinch of herbs and finish it with a drizzle of evoo.

Mediterranean Toast

  1. On each slice of toast spread out the hummus. Sprinkle on the feta, pomegranate arils, a pinch of pepitas, evoo and fresh mint

BAE Toast

  1. In a bowl smash the avocado with the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey and sriracha
  3. On each slice of toast spread some of the smashed avocado. Add 2 halves of the egg on top, some chopped bacon and finish with a drizzle of sriracha honey sauce

Caprese Toast

  1. In a bowl smash the avocado with the dried basil, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper; set aside.
  2. On each slice of toast spread some of the Italian smashed avocado. Place 3-4 bocconcini balls, 2-3 grape tomato halves.
  3. Finish each toast with a pinch each of dried basil/oregano/kosher salt/pepper, a garnish of micro basil and a drizzle of evoo.

Berry Breakfast Toast

  1. In a food processor add the ricotta, honey and vanilla bean paste . Process until smooth and creamy; set aside.
  2. On each slice of toast spread out the sweetened ricotta, top with fresh berries. Finish with a drizzle of honey and garnish of mint.

Italian Delight Toast

  1. In a food processor, place the ricotta and process until smooth and creamy; set aside.
  2. On each slice of toast spread out some ricotta. Next add a few matchstick carrots, 2 halves of an artichoke heart, 3 pieces (1 whole) asparagus spear and 1-2 slices of salumi (roll it up for presentation).
  3. Finish the toast off with a tablespoon of pesto drizzled over top, some julienne basil and evoo.

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  1. Julie says

    June 30, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    These ALL look amazing! Now I have such a craving for a fancy toast. The BAE looks especially delicious with that hard boiled egg on there!

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      July 7, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you so much Julie! Oh yeah… the BAE is killer! If you like a softer jelly-centered egg, try that! OMG!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer T Tammy says

    June 28, 2019 at 11:54 pm

    Avocado toast is my daughter’s favorite way to eat avocados. I caught her telling her friends about it the other day! I’m definitely going to show her these options next time we make it.

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    • TKWAdmin says

      June 30, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      One of my favorite too Jennifer! I hope you both try the recipes! They are definitely a toast changer! 🙂

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  3. Tammy says

    June 28, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    You have definitely taken toast to a whole new level! These all look amazing and delicious. The possibilities are endless….will def need to try these! Loving the idea of ricotta spread on toast <3

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      June 30, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      Thank you so much Tammy! Oh yeah, the ricotta is crazy delish!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  4. Nicolas Hortense says

    June 28, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    Wow Lori!! This is definitely toast taken up a notch!! Love it (:

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    • TKWAdmin says

      June 30, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you so much Nicolas! I had to take it just a step further than PB&J though that’s still one of my fav toast flavors 🙂

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  5. Aleta says

    June 26, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Yummm!!!! I love the different variations of toast. I am having a few girls over for lunch tomorrow and I know they would appreciate these beauties! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • TKWAdmin says

      July 7, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      So happy you love the variations! Options when serving to a crowd are always best. This way everyone gets something yummy!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  6. Paula Montenegro says

    June 25, 2019 at 6:05 am

    Kudos for new ideas for stuff on toast! The ricotta ones are my favorites. And with artichokes! And the hummus toast. I can never have enough hummus.

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      July 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      I’m with you Paula! Definitely give them a try. I was tired of the same ol’ avotoast and needed to step it up a bit. And I’m so with you! Hummus rocks!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  7. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy says

    June 24, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. Perfect for the weekend brunch. Easy to make. Delicious to eat. What a great way to serve it so many wonderful ways all at once!

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      July 7, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      Yeah! Thank you so much Gloria! I really appreciate it!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  8. Jacquelyn Hastert says

    June 24, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    All of these would be perfect for brunch! We always have Sunday Funday with my girls once a month and I think this would be a great addition to our next one.

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      July 7, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      Oh Sunday Funday sounds awesome Jacquelyn! Agreed, these toasts would be perfect for the ladies! Enjoy!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  9. Kylie | Midwest Foodie says

    June 24, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Love this post – there’s almost enough toasts that I could have a different one every single day of the week!! This is definitely making me re-think my standby dry toast with a fried egg! Can’t wait to try all these variation next weekend at my ladies brunch. Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      July 7, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      Yeah! Thank you so much Kylie! LOL dried toast and fried egg – been there, done that a MILLION times.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  10. Danielle says

    June 24, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Mmmm, I just love to see 6 different toast recipes in one post – I can try as many as I want and I don’t need to look elsewhere. Whipped Ricotta Toast is particularly intriguing!

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      July 7, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      Thank you so much Danielle! I was going to post them as 6 individual recipe posts but that just seemed like overkill, you know?!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
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