Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels – Soft, Chewy & High-Protein
Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels are a delightful, high-protein twist on traditional bagels that are perfect for any time of day. These soft and chewy bagels combine the savory flavors of garlic and rich Parmesan cheese, making them an irresistible option for breakfast, lunch, or snacks. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy freshly baked bagels that are not only delicious but also nutritious. They’re yeast-free, which means no long rising times—just mix, shape, bake, and savor! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or topped with your favorites like cream cheese or deli meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth. In a large bowl, mix blended cottage cheese with the egg.
- Add self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour mixture), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt; mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Lightly flour your surface and divide the dough into four portions. Roll each into a rope about 6–7 inches long and connect ends to form bagels.
- Brush each bagel with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (about 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg