Cottage Cheese Bagels

Name: Cottage Cheese Bagels
Prep time: PT20MIN
Cook time: PT22MIN
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients: 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese (small curd, drained if watery); 1 large egg; 2 cups (250g) self-rising flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 egg (for egg wash); 1 tablespoon water; Toppings of choice (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, etc.)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2026-01-04 |29 Comments

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Cottage Cheese Bagels

PREP20 min

COOK22 min

Soft, protein-packed Cottage Cheese Bagels are easy to make, naturally high in protein, and perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or sandwich base.

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

1 cup (240g) cottage cheese (small curd, drained if watery)
1 large egg
2 cups (250g) self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon water
Toppings of choice (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, etc.)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2
Puree 1 cup cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3
In a large bowl, mix the pureed cottage cheese, 1 egg, self-rising flour, and salt. Stir until a slightly sticky dough forms; add a little more flour if needed for easier handling.
4
Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into an 8-inch rope, shape into a ring, and pinch the ends to seal. Place on baking sheet.
5
Whisk remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush each bagel with egg wash, then sprinkle with toppings.
6
Bake bagels for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on the pan before serving.