Description
These Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with protein. Made with cottage cheese and self-rising flour, they offer a quick and easy homemade bagel alternative featuring a delicious garlic and Parmesan flavor, perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel Dough
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Toppings
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese or garlic seasoning, as desired
Instructions
- Prep the Dough: Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. In a large bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, egg, self-rising flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt to form a sticky dough.
- Shape Bagels: Lightly flour a work surface. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6–7 inch rope, then connect the ends to form bagels. Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Brush each bagel with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle extra grated Parmesan cheese or garlic seasoning on top as desired for added flavor.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bagels for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. For a crispier crust, broil the bagels for an additional 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Serve: Let the bagels cool for 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy warm with butter, cream cheese, or use as sandwich bread.
Notes
- You can substitute self-rising flour with all-purpose flour plus baking powder and salt as indicated.
- For best texture, use full-fat cottage cheese but low-fat is also acceptable.
- The broiling step is optional but adds a nice crisp crust to the bagels.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, increase garlic powder slightly or add garlic seasoning on top.
- Store leftover bagels in an airtight container and toast before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic Parmesan bagels, cottage cheese bagels, high protein bagels, soft bagels, homemade bagels, easy bagels
