Is cottage cheese good for bagels?

Absolutely. Cottage cheese adds protein, moisture, and a mild tang that works beautifully in bagel dough. It creates a chewy texture without needing yeast or long proofing times. If you’ve tried my cottage cheese banana bread , you already know how great it is in baked goods. The bonus here? You get that satisfying bagel feel with less work.

How do you make Bethenny Frankel’s viral cottage cheese bagel?

Her version is super simple: blend 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 egg, and 1 cup flour. Shape into even rounds, then place in the oven at 375°F for around 20 minutes. It’s a bit more cake-like inside, but definitely worth trying if you like quick shortcuts. Personally, I think the classic roll-and-bake method gives a better crust and chew, but Bethenny’s version is great if you’re in a rush or low on ingredients.

What does cottage cheese pair well with?

So many things. For savory pairings, try smoked salmon, tomatoes, or roasted red peppers. For sweet, go with jam, fresh berries, or cinnamon and honey. I often use it like I do in my protein donut recipe , a building block for flavor. Its subtle flavor works well with almost anything.

Is it healthy to eat cottage cheese for breakfast?

Yes, especially when paired with whole grains or high-protein recipes like this one. Cottage cheese is a good source of casein protein, low in sugar, and packed with calcium and B vitamins. These bagels make a smart breakfast, filling, nourishing, and totally satisfying without a blood sugar crash.

Cottage Cheese Bagels – Easy, High-Protein Recipe You’ll Love

Name: Cottage Cheese Bagels
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 bagels
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose + 1 ½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt); 1 egg (optional, for egg wash); Toppings of choice (everything seasoning, sesame, cinnamon sugar)

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cottage cheese

1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose + 1 ½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)

1 egg (optional, for egg wash)

Toppings of choice (everything seasoning, sesame, cinnamon sugar)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Basic ingredients for easy cottage cheese bagels

2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese and flour until a sticky dough forms.

3. Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough until smooth.

4. Divide into 4 pieces. Roll each into a log and form a bagel shape.

5. Place on baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and add toppings.

Rolling and shaping the dough into perfect bagels

6. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Straight from the oven: golden brown bagels

Notes

For air fryer version, bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes.

Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for best results.

Double the recipe to freeze extras.

Author: Sophia Benton
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 20mg