Cottage Cheese Bagels
Quick and protein-packed bagels made with cottage cheese that are versatile for snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use full-fat or 2% for best texture.
- 1 large egg Acts as a binder; adjust flour if using an extra-large egg.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can experiment with a 50/50 whole wheat pastry flour swap.
- 1 tsp baking powder Use fresh for proper rise.
- 1/2 tsp salt Adjust according to the saltiness of cottage cheese.
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder Optional ingredient for extra flavor.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder Optional ingredient for extra flavor.
Toppings
- sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning For topping; press gently onto bagels before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg. Whisk briefly until well combined.
- Incorporate all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Fold until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 4-6 equal portions and shape into bagel rings.
- Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
Cooking
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Best served sliced and toasted for crispy exterior and tender inside. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze for longer storage.