Cottage Cheese Bagels (High-Protein)

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🥯 Cottage Cheese Bagels (High-Protein)

Makes 4 bagels

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (small curd works best)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

Optional Toppings

  • Everything bagel seasoning

  • Sesame seeds

  • Poppy seeds

  • Extra cheese on top

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2️⃣ Blend wet ingredients

  • In a blender or food processor, blend:

    • Cottage cheese

    • Egg

  • Blend until smooth and creamy

3️⃣ Make the dough

  • Pour mixture into a bowl

  • Add:

    • Mozzarella

    • Parmesan

    • Almond flour

    • Baking powder

    • Salt

  • Mix until a soft dough forms
    (It will be slightly sticky — that’s normal)

4️⃣ Shape bagels

  • Divide dough into 4 equal portions

  • Roll each into a ball

  • Poke a hole in the center and gently shape into a bagel

5️⃣ Add toppings

  • Sprinkle with your favorite seasoning or cheese

6️⃣ Bake

  • Bake for 22–25 minutes

  • Tops should be golden brown

Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra color

🧊 Cooling

  • Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing

  • Texture improves as they cool

🍳 Serving Ideas

  • Breakfast sandwich (egg + sausage + cheese)

  • With butter or cream cheese

  • Use for biscuits & gravy (like you mentioned)

  • Toast lightly for extra crisp

💡 Tips for Best Taste

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese (better flavor)

  • Blend cottage cheese well (no lumps)

  • Don’t overbake or they’ll dry out

  • Toast leftovers = AMAZING

🧊 Storage

  • Fridge: 5 days

  • Freezer: up to 2 months

  • Reheat in toaster or oven

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