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Homemade cottage cheese bagels with sesame and everything seasoning

Cottage Cheese Bagels: The High-Protein Breakfast You Didn’t Know You Needed

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These 2-ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels are a high-protein, no-yeast twist on the classic breakfast staple. Made with just cottage cheese and self-rising flour, they’re soft inside, crisp outside, and ready in 30 minutes. Top with everything seasoning, sesame seeds, or cheese for an easy, healthy meal any time of day.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bagels

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Toppings of choice: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, shredded asiago cheese, or poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix self-rising flour and cottage cheese until a dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
  3. Shape: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a log and pinch ends together to form a bagel shape.
  4. Top and Bake: Transfer to the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and add desired toppings. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let bagels cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or toasted!

Notes

For a smoother dough, blend cottage cheese briefly before mixing. Full-fat cottage cheese yields better texture. Add shredded herbs, garlic powder, or cheese inside the dough for flavor variations. Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

  • Author: Tasty Dwell
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian