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Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe

Recipe by Liliya

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  • Total Time23 minutes
  • Yield4 bagels 1x

Make soft and chewy cottage cheese bagels in under 30 minutes. High in protein, low effort, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 1 egg white or ½ whole egg (for egg wash)
  • Toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, etc.

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
    In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Blend the cottage cheese:
    Use a food processor or blender to blend the cottage cheese until smooth. This makes the dough way easier to work with.
  3. Make the dough:
    Add the blended cottage cheese to the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork, then knead by hand until a soft dough forms.
  4. Shape the bagels:
    Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger and gently stretch it into a bagel shape.
  5. Brush and top:
    Beat the egg white (or half an egg) and brush it over the tops of each bagel. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings.
  6. Cook:
    Air fry at 300°F for 13 minutes, or bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool and serve:
    Let them cool slightly before slicing. Serve with butter, cream cheese, or make a breakfast sandwich. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth for the softest dough. It makes a big difference!
  • If the dough feels sticky, just dust your hands with a little flour, don’t overdo it or the bagels will get dense.
  • No air fryer? No problem. Bake them at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden.
  • Want a sweet version? Add a little cinnamon and maple syrup to the dough, then top with raisins or cinnamon sugar.
  • These freeze well! Wrap individually in foil and reheat in the air fryer or toaster when you need a quick breakfast.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/easy-cottage-cheese-bagels-recipe/