Easy Cottage Cheese Bagels
These fluffy, protein-packed bagels are made with cottage cheese and come together in under 30 minutes, no yeast or rising time needed!4
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal
Equipment
- large Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- Everything but the Bagel seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add cottage cheese and mix until dough forms.
- Knead gently on a floured surface until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
- Divide into 4–6 pieces and shape into bagels.
- Place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle seasoning.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Remove and brush with melted butter while warm. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure your cottage cheese isn’t too watery — drain a bit if needed.
- For a softer crust, cover the bagels with a clean towel after baking.
- You can double the batch and freeze the extras for easy breakfasts.
- Try topping with shredded cheese before baking for extra flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
