Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe
These cottage cheese bagels are soft, high-protein, and made with just 3 simple ingredients. Baked or air-fried, they’re the perfect anytime snack or breakfast base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup self-rising flour (or mix 1 cup all-purpose flour with 2 tsp baking powder + pinch of salt)
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, asiago, or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth in a food processor or blender.
- Transfer to a bowl and add the flour. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead 8-10 times on a floured surface until smooth.
- Divide into 4 equal parts, roll each into a rope, and form into bagels.
- Place on the baking sheet, brush with egg, and add toppings.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before slicing.
- Air Fryer option: Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Spray basket and air fry 12-14 minutes.
Notes
- For best texture, use full-fat cottage cheese. Low-fat makes the dough kinda weird.
- These freeze really well. Slice before freezing so you can pop ’em straight in the toaster.
- Want a gluten-free option? Use 1 cup gluten-free blend + 2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt.
- Don’t over-knead! The dough should be soft but not sticky. If it is, add flour one tablespoon at a time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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