Description
These soft, chewy cottage cheese bagels use just 3 ingredients and are ready in 30 minutes. A high-protein, low-effort option for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1 large egg (for egg wash)
Toppings of your choice: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, asiago cheese, or poppy seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour and cottage cheese until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.
4. Divide into 4 portions, roll into logs, and shape into bagels.
5. Place on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and add toppings.
6. Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version.
Freeze baked bagels for up to 1 month.
Customize with sweet or savory toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American