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Cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and easy to make with small-curd cottage cheese, topped with everything seasoning for a flavorful bite.

Cottage Cheese Bagels

180kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
With just a handful of simple ingredients, cottage cheese bagels deliver a golden, chewy texture with a subtle tang and a hint of sweetness. These homemade bagels are brushed with honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds for a touch of crunch, making them perfect for breakfast or a protein-packed snack.
Servings 4 bagels
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
    Cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and easy to make with small-curd cottage cheese, topped with everything seasoning for a flavorful bite.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a bagel by rolling into a log and pinching the ends together.
    Cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and easy to make with small-curd cottage cheese, topped with everything seasoning for a flavorful bite.
  5. Brush the tops with beaten egg and drizzle lightly with honey, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
    Cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and easy to make with small-curd cottage cheese, topped with everything seasoning for a flavorful bite.

Nutrition

Calories180kcalCarbohydrates25gProtein12gFat3gSaturated Fat1gCholesterol50mgSodium350mgPotassium120mgFiber1gSugar4gVitamin A2IUCalcium10mgIron1.5mg

Notes

For a lower-carb version, swap half the flour with almond flour. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for later.

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