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Cottage Cheese Bagels

Make these easy 4-ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels at home! High-protein, fluffy, golden brown, and perfect for sandwiches or breakfast. Bake or air fry them in minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: European
Keyword: cottage cheese, cottage cheese bagels
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt optional
  • 1 beaten egg or egg yolk
  • Toppings: Everything Bagel seasoning sesame seeds, poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 280°F (140°C).
  • In a food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
  • Lightly flour hands and divide dough into 4 pieces. Shape into bagels.
  • Place bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
  • Brush with egg wash and add toppings.

Bake:

  • * Oven: 25 minutes on the top rack until golden brown.
  • * Air Fryer: 15 minutes until golden and puffed.
  • Cool slightly before slicing, toasting, or making sandwiches.

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Notes

Notes
* Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
* Almond flour can be used for a low-carb option.
* Freeze after baking and reheat by slicing and toasting.
* Top with butter, cream cheese, or use as a sandwich base.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
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