Cottage Cheese Bagels (Printable)

Soft, high-protein bagels made with cottage cheese, easy to prepare and delicious warm or toasted.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, preferably low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

06 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
07 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Process cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, egg, flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
04 - Lightly flour hands and work surface, then divide dough into 4 equal portions.
05 - Roll each portion into a 7-inch rope, form into a ring, and pinch ends to seal.
06 - Place bagels on baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle generously with bagel seasoning.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Allow bagels to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • High in protein with 11g per bagel, perfect for a filling breakfast
  • No yeast or long rising time—ready in just 35 minutes
  • Fluffy, chewy texture that's incredibly satisfying
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and seasonings
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
  • Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese for best results—fat-free can make the bagels too dry
  • Don't overmix the dough or the bagels may become tough
  • Let bagels cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing to prevent them from falling apart
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
  • Freeze baked bagels for up to 2 months—toast directly from frozen
  • A pastry brush makes egg wash application even and prevents bare spots
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