3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels

Here is a very easy, quick bagel recipe you can make with just three ingredients.

introduction

These 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels are quick and soft. You need cottage cheese, flour, and an egg. They bake fast and work for snacks or quick sandwiches. If you like cottage cheese in other dishes, try this cottage cheese lasagna recipe for another easy meal idea.

why make this recipe

This recipe is fast and simple. It uses only three ingredients you may already have. You save time and avoid long rising times. The bagels are soft, low fuss, and good warm.

how to make 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels

Ingredients :
1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup flour, 1 egg

Directions :

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or preheat air fryer.
2. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, flour, and egg until a dough forms.
3. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and shape each piece into a bagel.
4. Place on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
6. Enjoy as a snack or use as a sandwich base.

how to serve 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels

Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or jam. Use them as sandwich bread with deli meat, cheese, or eggs. They also work with avocado and tomato for a light meal.

how to store 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels

Let bagels cool fully. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed bag for up to 1 month. Thaw and warm in a toaster or oven.

tips to make 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels

• Use well-drained cottage cheese if it is very wet.
• If dough is sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
• Shape bagels with wet hands to avoid sticking.
• Check doneness by tapping the top; it should sound firm and feel set.

variation (if any)

• Add herbs like dried oregano or garlic powder to the dough for flavor.
• Top with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning before baking.
• Make smaller bagels for snacks; reduce bake time by a few minutes.

FAQs

Q: Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
A: Yes. Low-fat cottage cheese works fine. The texture may be slightly different.

Q: Can I make more than four bagels?
A: Yes. Divide the dough into more pieces for smaller bagels and reduce baking time a few minutes.

Q: Can I skip the egg?
A: The egg helps bind the dough. You can try a flax egg, but the texture may change.

Q: Do these bagels taste like bakery bagels?
A: They are softer and simpler than traditional boiled-and-baked bagels, but they are tasty and quick.

Q: Can I toast them?
A: Yes. Toasting after cooling gives a nice crust and warms the inside.

3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These quick and soft bagels made with cottage cheese, flour, and an egg are perfect for snacks or sandwiches.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup flour
• 1 egg

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or preheat air fryer.
2. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, flour, and egg until a dough forms.
3. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and shape each piece into a bagel.
4. Place on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

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Notes

Use well-drained cottage cheese. If dough is sticky, add more flour one tablespoon at a time. Shape bagels with wet hands to avoid sticking.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bagel
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 70mg
• Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 10g
• Cholesterol: 70mg