Description
Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels are a delightful, protein-packed twist on a classic favorite. These soft and chewy bagels combine the rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time you crave something satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, they offer versatility to be enjoyed plain, with cream cheese, or as part of a hearty sandwich. Freezer-friendly and easy to customize with various toppings, these bagels will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
- 1 egg (for dough)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: beaten egg for wash and extra Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, self-rising flour, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt to form a sticky dough.
- Divide the dough into four portions and shape each into a bagel with a hole in the center.
- Brush each bagel with beaten egg wash for a golden finish.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the bagels on parchment-lined sheets for about 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (67g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg