Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe
These Garlic-Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bagels are a soft and tender twist on traditional bagels, packed with cheesy flavor and a hint of garlic. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack. Their texture is denser and softer than classic boiled bagels, offering a delicious and convenient homemade option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping
- Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend together the cottage cheese, eggs, olive oil, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Form dough: Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Shape bagels: Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Create bagel holes: Poke a hole through the center of each ball and gently stretch it to form the classic bagel shape.
- Prepare for baking: Place the shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese over the tops evenly.
- Bake: Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bagels to cool slightly on a rack before serving to let their texture set.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese, but the dough may be slightly softer.
- These bagels can be frozen after completely cooling; store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- The texture is softer and more tender than traditional boiled bagels, with a denser crumb.
- Extra Parmesan on top adds a flavorful, crispy crust.
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