There’s so much you can do with sourdough bread, but I have a thing for good sourdough toast toppings. Yes, there’s avocado toast, but there’s a whole world of sweet and savory topping combinations to explore!
So, I’m sharing 32 of my favorite sourdough toast toppings to make your sourdough go from basic to wow.
What Compliments Sourdough Bread?
Sourdough bread’s unique, tangy flavor and chewy texture make it a great choice and the perfect base for a wide range of tasty toppings.
Plus, its hearty texture is the perfect canvas for a ton of different toppings, from the light and fresh to the rich and savory.
Sourdough’s distinct taste pairs well with both bold and subtle flavors, from creamy avocados to ripe tomatoes, fresh fruit, or even a drizzle of sweet honey.
The key is balancing the sourdough’s tangy taste with delicious toppings that really enhance the flavor.
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Sweet Tooth Sourdough Toast Toppings
Got a sweet tooth? Ingredients like maple syrup, chocolate hazelnut spread, berries, and even whipped cream are amazing as toast toppers.
Here are some truly irresistible combinations that are sure to satisfy any sweet craving.
1. Berry Compote
Ingredients:
- Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Sugar
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Simmer mixed berries with a bit of sugar in a saucepan until the berries break down and the mixture thickens into a compote.
- Toast your sourdough bread.
- Spoon the warm berry compote over the toasted sourdough slice.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
2. Maple Syrup, Cinnamon-Sugar Apples & Almond Slices
Ingredients:
- Apples
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- Maple syrup
- Almond slices
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Peel and slice the apples. Toss them with cinnamon and a sprinkle of sugar.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the apple slices until they’re caramelized.
- Toast your sourdough bread.
- Arrange the cinnamon-sugar apples on the sourdough slice.
- Drizzle with maple syrup.
- Sprinkle almond slices over the top.
3. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Baked Bananas and Passion Fruit
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread (per slice)
- Pulp of 1 passion fruit
- 1 banana, peeled
- Juice of ¼ an orange
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the bananas and place them in the center of a piece of foil.
- Pour the orange juice over the bananas and gather up the corners of the foil to create a little parcel.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bananas are tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Toast the sourdough until golden.
- Spread each slice of toasted sourdough with 1 tablespoon of hazelnut spread.
- Top each slice with half a baked banana, either mashed or sliced.
- Top with the pulp of a passion fruit.
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4. Mixed Berries and Cream Cheese
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Honey (optional)
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese on each toasted slice.
- Arrange a mix of berries on top of the cream cheese.
- If desired, drizzle honey over the berries for added sweetness.
5. Sliced Apples, Cinnamon and Almond Butter
Ingredients:
- Almond butter
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- Ground cinnamon
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread slices.
- Spread a thick layer of almond butter on each slice of toasted sourdough.
- Arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the almond butter.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the apple slices.
6. Classic French Toast
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for frying
- Maple syrup for serving
- Stale sourdough bread, sliced
- Optional: Powdered sugar, fresh berries, cinnamon
Steps:
- Whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Heat skillet with butter.
- Dip bread in egg mix, both sides.
- Place dipped bread in skiller and cook each side 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Serve with maple syrup, add powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired.
Savory Sourdough Toast Toppings
Craving something savory? Toppings like smoked salmon, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and rich pesto can transform your sourdough toast into a savory delight.
Explore these mouthwatering pairings that will fulfill your savory cravings in the most delicious way.
7. Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Smoked salmon slices
- Capers
- Fresh dill
- Pickled red onions
- Ground black pepper
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread slices.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on each toasted slice.
- Lay slices of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
- Scatter a few capers and pickled red onion slices over the smoked salmon.
- Garnish with fresh dill and a sprinkle of ground black pepper to taste.
8. Pesto and Over Easy Egg
Ingredient:
- Pesto
- 1 egg, cooked over easy
- Roasted cherry tomatoes, halved
- Flaky sea salt and pepper to taste
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread slice.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto sauce over the toasted sourdough slice.
- Cook an egg over easy. Be sure the yolk is runny.
- Place the over-easy egg on top of the pesto spread.
- Arrange halved roasted cherry tomatoes around the egg.
- Season with salt and pepper.
9. Caramelized Onions, Gruyère & Thyme
Ingredients:
- Caramelized onions
- Gruyère cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread slice.
- Spread a layer of caramelized onions on the toast.
- Top with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil briefly until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
10. Tzatziki and Marinated Vegetable Sourdough Toast
Ingredients:
- Tzatziki sauce
- Marinated cucumbers, sliced
- Chopped tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Kalamata olives, halved
- Fresh oregano leaves
- Olive oil for drizzling
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread slice.
- Spread tzatziki sauce on toast.
- Top with sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and red onion slices.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta and Kalamata olives.
- Garnish with fresh oregano.
11. Bacon, Cheddar, and Tomato Jam
Ingredients:
- Cooked bacon strips
- Cheddar cheese
- Tomato jam
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread slice.
- Place cooked bacon strips on the toast.
- Add cheddar cheese on top of the bacon.
- Spoon tomato jam over the cheese.
Cheese-Based Sourdough Toast Toppings
Indulge in the ultimate comfort with cheese-based creations, where gooey, melted, or fresh cheeses make the best sourdough bread toppings.
These combinations are a cheese lover’s dream.
12. Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- Goat cheese, softened
- Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread a thick layer of goat cheese on the toasted bread.
- Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the goat cheese.
13. Brie Cheese, Honey, and Red Pepper Flakes
Ingredients:
- Brie cheese, sliced
- Honey
- Red pepper flakes
- Sea salt
- Sunflower seeds (optional)
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Place slices of brie cheese on the warm toast.
- Drizzle honey over the brie.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes and a pinch of sea salt on top.
- Add sunflower seeds for an optional crunch.
14. Pimento Cheese, Radish, and Honey
Ingredients:
- Pimento cheese spread
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Honey for drizzling
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast sourdough bread.
- Spread a generous layer of pimento cheese on the toasted bread.
- Arrange thinly sliced radishes over the cheese.
- Drizzle honey over the top.
15. Ricotta Cheese, Honey and Lemon
Ingredients:
- Ricotta cheese
- Honey for drizzling
- Lemon zest
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese over the toast.
- Drizzle honey over the ricotta for sweetness.
- Sprinkle lemon zest.
16. Whipped Blueberry and Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup wild blueberries (if frozen, thawed)
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1-2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- Your favorite granola
- Additional blueberries for topping
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, wild blueberries, lemon juice, and 1-2 teaspoons of honey for 1 minute until smooth.
- Toast sourdough bread to your liking.
- Spread the whipped blueberry cottage cheese mixture on the toasted sourdough.
- Top with a sprinkle of granola.
- Add more blueberries on top.
17. Bleu Cheese, Pear and Walnuts
Ingredients:
- Bleu cheese, crumbled
- Pear, thinly sliced
- Walnuts, chopped
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Sprinkle crumbled bleu cheese over the warm toast.
- Arrange thinly sliced pear on top of the bleu cheese.
- Scatter chopped walnuts over the pear.
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Classic Combinations
Revisit the classics that never go out of style. Pairings like peanut butter and jelly stand out as some of the best sourdough bread toppings.
Discover the timeless taste of these classic combinations.
18. Peanut Butter and Banana
Ingredients:
- Creamy peanut butter
- Banana, sliced
- Cinnamon
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread peanut butter over the toast.
- Arrange banana slices on top of the peanut butter.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the banana slices.
19. Peanut Butter and Jelly
Ingredients:
- Peanut butter
- Jelly or jam of your choice
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread peanut butter on one side of the toast.
- Spread jelly or jam over the peanut butter.
20. Caprese
Ingredients:
- Mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on the toast.
- Add tomato slices on top of the mozzarella.
- Place fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top, if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper.
21. Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
- Ripe avocado, mashed
- Squeeze of lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Mash avocado and mix in a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Spread smashed avocado and lime mixture over the toast.
- Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
22. Egg and Avocado
Ingredients:
- Avocado, sliced or mashed
- Egg, cooked to preference (e.g., fried, poached)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Arrange avocado slices or spread mashed avocado on the toast.
- Place the cooked egg on top of the avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Plant-Based Sourdough Toast Toppings
For those who lean towards plant-based options, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! These vegan friendly toppings are not only healthy, but also incredibly satisfying on a slice of sourdough.
Let’s explore these vegan toasts that promise a burst of flavor and nutrition in every bite.
23. Hummus, Cucumber, Feta and Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients:
- Hummus
- Cucumber, sliced
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread hummus over the toast.
- Arrange cucumber slices on top of the hummus.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and pumpkin seeds over the cucumber.
24. Almond Butter, Berries, Banana, and Chia Seeds
Ingredients:
- Almond butter
- Mixed berries
- Banana slices
- Chia seeds
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread almond butter over the toast.
- Layer mixed berries and banana slices over the almond butter.
- Sprinkle chia seeds on top.
25. Roasted Chickpea and Avocado
Ingredients:
- Roasted chickpeas
- Avocado, sliced or mashed
- Nutritional yeast (optional)
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Arrange sliced or spread mashed avocado on the toast.
- Top with roasted chickpeas.
- Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast if desired.
26. Edamame and Radish
Ingredients:
- Edamame, shelled and cooked
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread or scatter edamame on the toast.
- Arrange radish slices on top of the edamame.
27. Tahini, Dates and Toasted Coconut
Ingredients:
- Tahini
- Dates, pitted and chopped
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread tahini over the toast.
- Sprinkle chopped dates on top of the tahini.
- Scatter toasted coconut flakes over the dates.
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28. Cottage Cheese and Smoked Salmon
Ingredients:
- Cottage cheese
- Salt to taste
- Microgreens
- Tomato, sliced
- Smoked salmon
- Lemon wedge for squeezing
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh dill
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread cottage cheese over the toast and sprinkle with a little salt.
- Add sliced tomato on top of the cottage cheese.
- Layer smoked salmon over the tomato.
- Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the salmon.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and fresh dill.
- Garnish with microgreens.
29. Hummus and Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
- Hummus
- Grilled chicken, sliced
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread hummus over the toast.
- Arrange sliced grilled chicken on top of the hummus.
30. Black Bean Spread and Boiled Egg
Ingredients:
- Black bean spread
- Boiled egg, sliced
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread black bean spread over the toast.
- Top with slices of boiled egg.
31. Tuna Salad
Ingredients:
- Tuna salad (prepared with tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and red onion)
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread tuna salad evenly over the toast.
32. Peanut Butter and Strawberry
Ingredients:
- Peanut butter
- Strawberries, sliced
- Sourdough bread
Steps:
- Toast the sourdough bread.
- Spread peanut butter over the toast.
- Arrange strawberry slices on top of the peanut butter.
Sourdough Toast Toppings FAQs
What is good on sourdough toast?
Sourdough toast is the perfect vessel for a killer avocado toast situation, but it’s also amazing for more sweet sourdough toast toppings. The opposite of sour is sweet, so I find that French toast, carmelized apples with maple syrup, or a berry compote with whipped cream will blow your mind.
But let’s be real – there’s so much more you can do with sourdough toast! Refer back to the 32 sourdough toast toppings in this article for more inspo.
What do you put on top of sourdough bread?
I love to put all kinds of toppings on sourdough bread, but one of my favorites is cold smoked salmon with cream cheese, pickled onions, capers, and dill. Another very simple but incredible combo is goat cheese with sundried tomatoes. The sour bread paired with the sweetness of the sundried tomatoes is *chef’s kiss.*
Is sourdough toast a healthy snack?
Sourdough toast can be an incredibly healthy snack! Pack it with protein to satisfy you for hours. Some favorite protein-heavy sourdough toast toppings include cottage cheese with smoked salmon, tuna salad, hummus with grilled chicken, or black bean spread with a boiled egg.
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What pairs well with sourdough bread?
The opposite of sour is sweet, which is why you’ll often see sourdough bread paired with something sweet. For example, one of my favorite topping combinations is caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, and thyme. The caramelized onions offer sweetness that jives with the sourdough incredibly well. If you can add something with a hint of sweetness to your sourdough toast creation, you’ll probably be blown away.
Transform Your Sourdough With the Best Sourdough Toast Toppings
Sourdough bread serves as a great base for so many different flavors and toppings.
From classic combinations to innovative creations, we’ve explored some of the best sourdough toast toppings that promise to elevate your breakfast, snack, or any meal of the day to new heights.
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Experiment, mix and match, and discover new favorites that will make each slice uniquely delicious.