Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels – Soft, Chewy & High-Protein
Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels are a fantastic twist on your traditional bagel, offering a delightful combination of flavor and nutrition. These soft, chewy, and high-protein bagels are incredibly easy to make, taking only 35 minutes from start to finish. Packed with the goodness of cottage cheese, they provide a protein boost that keeps you energized throughout the day. With the savory notes of garlic and Parmesan cheese, these bagels can be enjoyed on their own or dressed up with your favorite spreads and toppings. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying snack, they will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, egg, self-rising flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, and salt to form a sticky dough.
- Lightly flour a surface, divide dough into four portions, and shape each into a bagel.
- Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with extra Parmesan or garlic seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg