Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels 🔥✨

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🥯🧄🧀 Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels 🔥✨

Description

These Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels are proof that easy, high-protein baking can still be crave-worthy. They’re chewy on the inside, golden and garlicky on the outside, and packed with cheesy flavor—without yeast, long rise times, or complicated steps.

Thanks to cottage cheese and mozzarella, these bagels are naturally higher in protein than traditional bagels, making them perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a satisfying snack. Whether you toast them and slather on cream cheese or use them for sandwiches, they deliver bakery-style texture with weeknight simplicity.

Prep & Bake Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 bagels

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd, full-fat or low-fat)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Optional Toppings:

  • Extra grated Parmesan

  • Italian seasoning

  • Sesame seeds

Why Cottage Cheese Works in Bagels

Cottage cheese might sound unexpected, but it’s the secret weapon here. When blended or mixed well, it adds moisture, tenderness, and protein without making the dough heavy. Combined with baking powder instead of yeast, it creates a quick dough that bakes up chewy and satisfying—no waiting required.

The cheeses melt into the dough, while Parmesan on top forms that irresistible golden crust.

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Dough

In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan until evenly distributed.

3. Shape the Bagels

Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center and gently stretch into a bagel shape.

4. Egg Wash & Toppings

Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with optional toppings.

5. Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown on top.

6. Cool & Serve

Let bagels cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or toasted.

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