Description
Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels are soft inside, chewy outside, and protein-packed for any meal. This 4-serving recipe blends cottage cheese into the dough for tender crumb, then garlic powder and Parmesan boost savory flavor. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacking, these quick, no-fail bagels come together in about 35 minutes and deliver a pantry-friendly, restaurant-worthy bite every time. Great for meal prep and kid-friendly, with topping options of extra Parmesan, garlic flakes, or parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional topping: extra Parmesan, garlic flakes, or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add blended cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball, poke a hole in the center, and gently shape into a bagel.
- Place bagels on the baking sheet and sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If dough is too sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons extra flour, a little at a time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels, Cottage Cheese Bagels, High-Protein Bagel Recipe, Garlic Bagels, Parmesan Bagels, Quick Breakfast Bagels, Savory Bagel Recipe