Cottage Cheese Bagels (Printable Version)

Fluffy, high-protein bagels made with cottage cheese, perfect warm or toasted for breakfast or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese until very smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, egg, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
04 - Lightly flour your hands and work surface. Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
05 - Roll each portion into a rope approximately 7 inches long, then shape into a ring. Pinch the ends to seal and form bagels.
06 - Place bagels on prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with bagel seasoning.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein thanks to cottage cheese and eggs, keeping you full longer
  • No yeast required—skip the rise time and get straight to baking
  • Easy enough for beginners, impressive enough for seasoned bakers
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and seasonings
  • Perfect for meal prep—freeze and enjoy all week long
02 -
  • Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture—fat-free can make the bagels too dense
  • Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps in your dough
  • Make the center hole larger than you think—it shrinks as the bagels bake
  • Brush generously with egg wash for a bakery-style golden finish
  • Freeze baked bagels and toast directly from frozen for quick breakfasts
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