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3 Easy Summer Toasts

August 1, 2022 By Jess Leave a Comment

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summer toast recipes, 3 ways!
summer toast recipes, 3 ways!
summer toast recipes, 3 ways!
summer toast recipes, 3 ways!
summer toast recipes, 3 ways!
summer toast recipes, 3 ways!

These Summer Toast recipes are everything you need for an easy brunch menu!

summer toast recipes, 3 ways!

Simply made with 5 ingredients or less, this summer brunch idea is all you need.

From sweet to savoury, you’ll find a summer toast for everyone’s tastes.

Whether I’m making an easy breakfast during the week or a summer brunch, I want things to be simple. Using some of the best seasonal ingredients you can create three different summer toasts.

summer toast recipes, 3 ways!

Each toast is super easy to make using 5 ingredients or less.

How to make a delicious summer toast, 3 ways

Prosciutto & Melon: A savory favourite, simply spread cream cheese on the toasted bread followed by a few slices of salty prosciutto. Then, top with fresh cantaloupe slices and a pinch of pepper.

Blueberry Cheesecake: Start with a layer of cream cheese. Then top with blueberry jam, granola for crunch and lemon zest (optional) for the ultimate sweet brunch toast.

Tomato & Basil: The perfect fresh brunch toast for the summer. Start with a layer of plain cream cheese, then top with slices of fresh tomato, a few leaves of basil, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

summer toast recipes, 3 ways!

summer toast recipes, 3 ways!

Summer Toast Recipes, 3 Ways

Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast toast, brunch toast, toast
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 toast

Make these easy Summer Toast's for your next brunch! Blueberry cheesecake, prosciutto & melon and tomato & basil - something for everyone!

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Ingredients

Prosciutto & Melon Toast

  • 1 slice of bread, toasted sourdough, whole wheat, white or whole-grain bread - choose your favourite
  • 1-2 tbsp plain cream cheese
  • 2-3 slices prosciutto
  • 2-3 slices cantaloupe
  • ground pepper

Blueberry Cheesecake Toast

  • 1 slice of bread, toasted sourdough, whole wheat, white or whole-grain bread - choose your favourite
  • 1-2 tbsp plain cream cheese
  • 1-2 tbsp blueberry jam
  • 1-2 tbsp granola
  • optional, lemon zest

Tomato & Basil Toast

  • 1 slice of bread, toasted sourdough, whole wheat, white or whole-grain bread - choose your favourite
  • 1-2 tbsp plain cream cheese
  • 2-3 slices tomato
  • 2-3 fresh basil leaves
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt & ground pepper

Instructions

Prosciutto & Melon Toast

  1. Toast the bread. Then simply spread cream cheese on the toasted bread followed by a few slices of salty prosciutto. Top with fresh cantaloupe slices and a pinch of pepper.

Blueberry Cheesecake Toast

  1. Start with a layer of cream cheese, then top with blueberry jam, granola for crunch and a sprinkle of lemon zest (optional).

Tomato & Basil Toast

  1. On a freshly toasted piece of bread, start with a layer of plain cream cheese, then top with slices of fresh tomato, a few leaves of basil, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

These summer toast recipes are so versatile for the season, that’s why I absolutely love them!

summer toast recipes, 3 ways!

So, how do you include these summer toasts at your next brunch?

How do you plan a summer brunch menu

Sweet: Add a baked good to your brunch menu or try the Blueberry Cheesecake Toast. Pickup something from your favourite bakery or try one of my recipes like these Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins or Plum Tarts recipe.

Savoury: Either of the Prosciutto & Melon or Tomato & Basil toasts would be perfect with brunch. Or try something like simple frittata that can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.

Fresh: I always like to have a fresh, seasonal salad on the table like this Kale & Peach Salad with Feta and Toasted Pepitas or

Serve on a board: My Brunch Board recipe shows you how-to serve an assortment of fruits, vegetables, dips and crostini on a board. Makes for easy serving and easy cleanup!

Add a cocktail: This Citrus Vodka Crush can be made with or without alcohol or try my bright and fresh Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria.

summer toast recipes, 3 ways!

More summer brunch ideas to love from the blog:

Summer Brunch Board

Summer Brunch Recipes to Make This Weekend

Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Blueberry and Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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