{"id":239,"date":"2025-06-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/?p=239"},"modified":"2025-06-22T03:34:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T03:34:55","slug":"cottage-cheese-bagel-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/cottage-cheese-bagel-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019ve gotta tell ya, there's something magical about a Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe that\u2019s quick, protein-packed, and so darn satisfying. The first time I made these, I felt like I\u2019d discovered the holy grail of breakfast\u2014soft, chewy centers, golden crusts, and a punch of flavor from everything seasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blend-meets-bake magic: cottage cheese\u2019s creamy density gives the dough that tender lift and boosts protein like a champ \ud83d\udcaa. These bagels are my go-to when I want the satisfying chew of a bagel without that carb-overload. And hey, tossing them in the air fryer? Game-changer\u2014faster, crispier, and still fluffy inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about cottage cheese bagels with almond flour or diving deeper into the keto cottage cheese bagel recipe realm? I experimented with both\u2014and can confirm, almond flour adds a subtly nutty note, while staying keto-friendly (just add an extra egg to bind). More on that down below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"446\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe dough blending stage\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1.jpg 795w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1-720x404.jpg 720w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1-180x101.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bagel dough forming as cottage cheese and flour come together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No flour? No problem\u2014try cottage cheese bagels no flour by using a higher-protein blend: part egg-white, part cottage cheese, and you\u2019ve got a 2\u2011ingredient (or 3!) powerhouse bagel. Yes, cottage cheese bagels 2 ingredients is totally a real thing\u2014and delightfully easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite twists? Cottage cheese bagel toppings\u2014everything seasoning, za\u2019atar, even asiago or poppy seeds. Who says toppings are just for fancy brunches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why These Bagels Shine<br>Speedy prep: Blend, knead, shape\u2014no rising time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizable: Mix eg. bagel with cottage cheese on top, or spread with your favorite savory schmear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t shy from alternatives: Whole wheat, gluten-free flours or almond flour options are fair game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make\u2011ahead friendly: Double batch, freeze, toast in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe shaping bagels\" class=\"wp-image-241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2.jpg 826w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2-720x390.jpg 720w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2-360x195.jpg 360w, https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2-180x97.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Forming ropes and shaping cottage cheese bagels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gsr-recipe-card\" id=\"gsr-recipe-card-239\">\r\n    <header class=\"gsr-recipe-header\">\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"gsr-print-button\" onclick=\"window.print();\">Print Recipe<\/button>\r\n        \r\n                    <div class=\"gsr-recipe-image\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe\" \/>\r\n                                    <div class=\"gsr-recipe-image-gallery\">\r\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe - 2\" \/>\r\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-context-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe - 3\" \/>\r\n                                                                        <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <h2 class=\"gsr-recipe-name\">Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe<\/h2>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"gsr-recipe-author\">By <span class=\"gsr-author-name\">Leo Martini<\/span><\/p>\r\n        \r\n                    <p class=\"gsr-recipe-date-published\">Published: <time datetime=\"2025-06-22\">June 22, 2025<\/time><\/p>\r\n        \r\n                    <div class=\"gsr-recipe-rating\">\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-rating-value\">4.8<\/span>\/5\r\n                (83 ratings)\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <\/header>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gsr-recipe-description\">\r\n            <p>These 3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels are an easy, protein-rich snack or breakfast. Oven or air fryer friendly and endlessly customizable.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"gsr-recipe-meta\">\r\n                    <span class=\"gsr-meta-item gsr-prep-time\">\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-label\">Prep Time:<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-value\">10m<\/span>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n                            <span class=\"gsr-meta-item gsr-cook-time\">\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-label\">Cook Time:<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-value\">25m<\/span>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n                            <span class=\"gsr-meta-item gsr-total-time\">\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-label\">Total Time:<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-value\">35m<\/span>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n                            <span class=\"gsr-meta-item gsr-yield\">\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-label\">Yield:<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-value\">4 bagels<\/span>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n                             <span class=\"gsr-meta-item gsr-category\">\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-label\">Category:<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-value\">Breakfast<\/span>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n                            <span class=\"gsr-meta-item gsr-cuisine\">\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-label\">Cuisine:<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"gsr-meta-value\">American<\/span>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gsr-recipe-ingredients\">\r\n            <div class=\"gsr-ingredients-header\">\r\n                <h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n                <div class=\"gsr-quantity-scaler\">\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"gsr-scale-button\" data-scale=\"0.5\">\u00bdx<\/button>\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"gsr-scale-button active\" data-scale=\"1\">1x<\/button>\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"gsr-scale-button\" data-scale=\"2\">2x<\/button>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <ul class=\"gsr-ingredients-list\">\r\n                                    <li class=\"gsr-ingredient-item\">\r\n                        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gsr-ingredient-239-0\" class=\"gsr-ingredient-checkbox\">\r\n                        <label for=\"gsr-ingredient-239-0\">1 cup self-rising flour<\/label>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"gsr-ingredient-item\">\r\n                        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gsr-ingredient-239-1\" class=\"gsr-ingredient-checkbox\">\r\n                        <label for=\"gsr-ingredient-239-1\">1 cup full-fat cottage cheese<\/label>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"gsr-ingredient-item\">\r\n                        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gsr-ingredient-239-2\" class=\"gsr-ingredient-checkbox\">\r\n                        <label for=\"gsr-ingredient-239-2\">1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)<\/label>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"gsr-ingredient-item\">\r\n                        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gsr-ingredient-239-3\" class=\"gsr-ingredient-checkbox\">\r\n                        <label for=\"gsr-ingredient-239-3\">Toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, shredded asiago cheese, or poppy seeds<\/label>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    \r\n            <div class=\"gsr-recipe-instructions\">\r\n            <h3>Instructions<\/h3>\r\n            <ol>\r\n                                    <li id=\"gsr-step-239-step-1-1\">\r\n                                                    <strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\r\n                                                Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides.                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-step-1-blend.jpg\" alt=\"Image for step: Step 1\" class=\"gsr-instruction-step-image\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                    <li id=\"gsr-step-239-step-2-2\">\r\n                                                    <strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\r\n                                                Transfer blended cottage cheese to a bowl and mix with self-rising flour until a sticky dough forms and pulls away from the bowl.                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-step-2-mix.jpg\" alt=\"Image for step: Step 2\" class=\"gsr-instruction-step-image\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                    <li id=\"gsr-step-239-step-3-3\">\r\n                                                    <strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\r\n                                                Knead dough 8\u201310 times on a floured surface until smooth. Divide into 4 equal parts.                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-step-3-knead.jpg\" alt=\"Image for step: Step 3\" class=\"gsr-instruction-step-image\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                    <li id=\"gsr-step-239-step-4-4\">\r\n                                                    <strong>Step 4:<\/strong>\r\n                                                Roll each ball into a 6\u20137 inch rope, form a circle, and pinch the ends to seal.                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-step-4-shape.jpg\" alt=\"Image for step: Step 4\" class=\"gsr-instruction-step-image\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                    <li id=\"gsr-step-239-step-5-5\">\r\n                                                    <strong>Step 5:<\/strong>\r\n                                                Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with seasoning of choice.                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-step-5-top.jpg\" alt=\"Image for step: Step 5\" class=\"gsr-instruction-step-image\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                    <li id=\"gsr-step-239-step-6-6\">\r\n                                                    <strong>Step 6:<\/strong>\r\n                                                Bake on top oven rack for 25\u201330 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool 15 minutes before slicing.                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/neronet-academy.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-step-6-bake.jpg\" alt=\"Image for step: Step 6\" class=\"gsr-instruction-step-image\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                            <\/ol>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    \r\n                <div class=\"gsr-recipe-nutrition\">\r\n            <h3>Nutrition Facts (per serving)<\/h3>\r\n                            <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Calories:<\/span> 180 calories<\/p>\r\n                                        <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Fat:<\/span> 4g<\/p>\r\n                                        <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Saturated Fat:<\/span> 1g<\/p>\r\n                                         <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Cholesterol:<\/span> 50mg<\/p>\r\n                                         <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Sodium:<\/span> 182mg<\/p>\r\n                                        <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Carbohydrates:<\/span> 25g<\/p>\r\n                                        <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Fiber:<\/span> 1g<\/p>\r\n                                        <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Sugar:<\/span> 2g<\/p>\r\n                                        <p><span class=\"gsr-nutrition-label\">Protein:<\/span> 11g<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gsr-recipe-keywords\">\r\n            <p><strong>Keywords:<\/strong> Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe,  cottage cheese bagels with almond flour,  cottage cheese bagel toppings,  keto cottage cheese bagel recipe,  cottage cheese bagels 2 ingredients,  3 ingredient cottage cheese bagels,  cottage cheese bagels no flour,  bagel with cottage cheese<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"gsr-recipe-share-buttons\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneronet-academy.com%2Frecipes%2Fcottage-cheese-bagel-recipe%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fneronet-academy.com%2Frecipes%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FCottage-Cheese-Bagel-Recipe-featured.jpg&description=Cottage+Cheese+Bagel+Recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gsr-share-button gsr-pinterest-share\">Pin it<\/a>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fneronet-academy.com%2Frecipes%2Fcottage-cheese-bagel-recipe%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gsr-share-button gsr-facebook-share\">Share on Facebook<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is cottage cheese good for bagels?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, yes\u2014cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and bumps up the protein big time. It helps keep the inside soft while still giving a good chewy bite on the outside<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you make Bethenny Frankel's viral cottage cheese bagel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Her version tends to use just two ingredients\u2014blended cottage cheese and self-rising flour\u2014shaped into rounds and baked. You can tweak it with spices or toppings, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does cottage cheese melt like cheese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sort of. It softens and gets creamy when heated but doesn\u2019t stretch or melt like mozzarella or cheddar. Great for baking into doughs like these bagels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I mix with cottage cheese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go savory or sweet\u2014think avocado and tomatoes, or berries and honey. For these bagels, seasoning blends, shredded cheese, or garlic powder are great mix-ins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve gotta tell ya, there's something magical about a Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe that\u2019s quick, protein-packed, and so darn satisfying. The first time I made these, I felt like I\u2019d discovered the holy grail of breakfast\u2014soft, chewy centers, golden crusts, and a punch of flavor from everything seasoning. 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