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Plate of baked cottage cheese bagels with a crispy crust and a side of jam

Cottage Cheese Bagels

Perfect for busy mornings or a satisfying snack, these bagels can be enjoyed toasted with butter, layered into breakfast sandwiches, or topped with avocado and eggs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese 
  • 1 cup self-rising flour 
  • 1 egg for egg wash, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Clean surface for shaping dough
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Add cottage cheese to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
    Add self-rising flour and mix until a dough forms.
    Bowl of cottage cheese dough being mixed with flour using a wooden spoon
  2. Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until combined.
    Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
    Hands portioning dough into equal pieces on a floured surface
  3. Roll each portion into a rope and connect ends to form a bagel shape.
    Place shaped bagels onto prepared baking sheet.
    Hands shaping dough into a twisted bagel form on a floured wooden board
  4. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish if desired.
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
    Allow to cool slightly before slicing and enjoying.
    Golden brown cottage cheese bagels topped with sesame seeds and soft cheese centers on a wooden board

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Notes

Nutrient Amount
Calories 180 kcal
Carbohydrates 22 g
Protein 10 g
Fat 5 g
Serving Size 90 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 320 mg
Potassium 120 mg
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 2 g
Vitamin A 120 IU
Vitamin C 0 mg
Calcium 80 mg
Iron 1.2 mg

Cooking Tips

  • Dough may feel slightly sticky, add a little flour if needed.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese gives better texture and flavor.
  • Air fryer can be used at 180°C for about 15 minutes.
  • Add toppings like sesame seeds or everything seasoning before baking for extra flavor.