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Cottage Cheese Bagels

Soft, protein-packed bagels made with cottage cheese for a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bagels
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

Bagels
  • 1 cup cottage cheese well-drained
  • 1 egg large
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • toppings sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into cottage cheese mixture until soft dough forms.
  4. Divide dough into 6 portions, shape into bagels with a hole in the center.
  5. Brush with water and sprinkle toppings as desired.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack before serving.

Notes

Ensure cottage cheese is drained to prevent wet dough. Dough can be slightly sticky; flour hands if needed.