Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe (Easy 3-Ingredient High-Protein Bake)
These 3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels will be your new obsession. Make them in the oven or air fryer for a high-protein, low-effort breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour or mix of AP flour + baking powder + salt
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese blended smooth
- 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Toppings: sesame seeds everything bagel seasoning, asiago cheese, poppy seeds
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth in a food processor or blender.
- 3. Mix blended cottage cheese and flour in a medium bowl until dough forms.
- 4. Transfer to a floured surface and knead 8–10 times until smooth.
- 5. Divide dough into 4 equal parts, roll into ropes, and shape into bagels.
- 6. Pinch seams tightly, brush tops with egg wash, and add toppings.
- 7. Bake for 25–30 mins until golden brown. Cool for 15 mins before slicing.
- 8. Air fryer option: Preheat to 350°F. Spray basket. Air fry for 12–14 mins.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
To make gluten-free, use a GF blend with xanthan gum.
Air fryer results in crispier crust; oven gives a softer finish.
Bagels stay fresh up to 4 days in an airtight container.