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Freshly baked cottage cheese bagels on a cooling rack

Name: Cottage Cheese Bagels

Summary: Cottage Cheese Bagels are a high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional bagels. Made with just a few ingredients, they are soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and perfect for healthy breakfasts or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup self-rising flour or all-purpose flour + 1 ½ tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • Optional toppings: Everything bagel seasoning sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shredded cheese, herbs

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender or food processor (optional for smoother texture)
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Pastry brush (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. If desired, blend the cottage cheese until smooth for a uniform dough texture.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese and self-rising flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and connect the ends to form a bagel shape.
  6. Place shaped bagels onto the lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush each bagel with the beaten egg.
  8. Sprinkle toppings of your choice.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Notes:
To make gluten-free bagels, use a gluten-free flour blend and ensure the baking powder is gluten-free.
You can also air-fry these at 350°F for about 10–12 minutes.
Customize with sweet (cinnamon, raisins) or savory (garlic, cheese, herbs) mix-ins.