Toast with butter or cream cheese

Toast with butter or cream cheese recipe videos

Toast with butter or cream cheese is a simple, classic dish made by spreading softened butter or creamy cheese onto a slice of toasted bread. It typically uses basic ingredients like white, whole wheat, or sourdough bread, and is enjoyed as a quick breakfast, snack, or side across many cultures worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the bread and fat from the butter or cream cheese, with a modest amount of protein. A standard serving (one slice with a tablespoon of spread) provides around 150-250 calories, along with nutrients like calcium and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	200 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Vitamin A	90 µg RAE
Vitamin D	0.2 µg
Vitamin B12	0.1 µg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Selenium	6 µg

Per 1 slice of toast with 1 tablespoon spread (approx. 45-50 g total) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a universal comfort food that adapts to local tastes—like being a base for avocado in the US or jam in Europe. Nutritionally, it offers quick energy but can be balanced by choosing whole-grain bread and moderate portions of the spread.