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Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bagels 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cottage Cheese Bagels are simple, healthy, and incredibly delicious. Made with just two main ingredients—self-rising flour and whipped cottage cheese—they are easy to prepare and can be air-fried or baked. Add your favorite toppings, such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or “everything but the bagel” seasoning, for extra flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a light meal option.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup whipped cottage cheese

Optional Toppings

  • 1 small egg, whisked
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven or Air Fryer
    Preheat your oven or air fryer to 180°C (350°F) to ensure even and thorough cooking while preparing the dough.
  2. Mix the Dough
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour and whipped cottage cheese. Mix or knead them together until a dough forms. If the mixture feels too dry and doesn’t come together easily, add more cottage cheese or a little water a bit at a time.
  3. Shape the Bagels
    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide it into eight equal pieces and roll each portion into a ball. Shape the dough balls into bagel forms by creating a hole in the center of each ball.
  4. Add Toppings
    Place your shaped bagels on parchment paper. Brush the top of the bagels with a whisked egg for a golden finish, then sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds (or your topping of choice) over them.
  5. Air Fry Method
    Arrange the prepared bagels in the air fryer basket, spaced evenly to allow airflow, and air fry them for 10 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
  6. Oven Method
    Alternatively, place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven or until the tops are golden brown.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover bagels in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: These bagels freeze well! Place individually sliced bagel halves in a ziplock bag and freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Reheating: For best results, slice and toast the bagels before serving. Toast them in a toaster or on a hot skillet until warmed.
  • Topping Ideas: Be creative with toppings. Consider using “everything but the bagel” seasoning, pepitas, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a fun twist.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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