High-Protein Ninja Pressed Sourdough Cheese Melt
Golden sourdough toasted and pressed with a creamy cheddar-cottage cheese melt, fresh tomato slices, and tender baby spinach. Prepared seamlessly using the Ninja 3-in-1 toaster press for maximum crispiness.
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
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Equipment
Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover toasted sourdough in a airtight container if prepping ahead.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Place both slices of sourdough bread into…
- 01
Place both slices of sourdough bread into…
Place both slices of sourdough bread into the Ninja 3-in-1 toaster slots and set to toast mode until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
Look for: lightly golden
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Mix together the low-fat cottage cheese and…
In a small bowl, mix together the low-fat cottage cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined.
Look for: thoroughly combined
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Lay the toasted sourdough slices flat on…
Lay the toasted sourdough slices flat on a clean surface. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over one slice, then layer top with tomato slices and fresh baby spinach.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the second sourdough slice on top…
Place the second sourdough slice on top and brush the outer sides lightly with olive oil.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Switch the Ninja 3-in-1 to grill/press mode…
Switch the Ninja 3-in-1 to grill/press mode and position the sandwich inside.
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Press and grill for 3 to 4…
Press and grill for 3 to 4 minutes until the sourdough is deep golden brown and the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly.
Look for: the sourdough is deep golden brown and the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly
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Remove carefully
Remove carefully, let rest for 1 minute on a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.
Allow: 1 minute
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