Cottage Cheese Bagels
Cottage cheese bagels are a delicious twist on the classic treat, offering a fluffy texture and a protein-packed punch. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these bagels are easy to make and can be topped with your favorite spreads. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have warm, cheesy bagels that will impress everyone at your next brunch gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg (plus 1 beaten egg for wash)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms; knead lightly for about 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into eight portions, shape into bagels by poking holes in the center.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg