Cottage Cheese Bagels with Everything Bagel Seasoning and Cheddar Jalapeno Topping Recipe
Deliciously soft and fluffy cottage cheese bagels made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, these bagels are quick to prepare and cooked to golden perfection using an air fryer. Topped with savory seasonings such as everything bagel seasoning, sharp cheddar, jalapeno, rosemary, sea salt, and Parmesan, these bagels are perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Bagel Dough
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (low-fat can work but will be less plush; do not use fat free)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour (or additional all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Shredded sharp cheddar and thinly sliced jalapeno
- Finely chopped rosemary and sea salt
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Blend: In a small food processor or blender, blend the full-fat cottage cheese until smooth to create a creamy base for your bagel dough.
- Mix: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Stir: Make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients, then add the blended cottage cheese. Using a spoon or small rubber spatula, stir until the mixture forms a shaggy dough.
- Knead: Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn the dough onto it. Knead gently for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes smooth. If sticky, lightly flour your hands and the surface as needed.
- Shape: Using a bench scraper or butter knife, divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then roll each ball into a rope about 3/4 inches wide and 8 to 9 inches long. Join the ends of each rope to form a ring, pressing lightly to seal the edges.
- Top: Place the formed bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each bagel generously with the egg wash, then sprinkle your chosen toppings such as everything bagel seasoning, cheddar and jalapeno, rosemary with sea salt, or grated Parmesan.
- Air fry: Arrange the bagels in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch (cook in batches if necessary). Air fry at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the bagels turn golden brown on top and around the sides.
- Cool: Remove the bagels from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy the fresh, soft bagels.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture; low-fat will work but may yield less plush bagels.
- If the dough feels too sticky during kneading, dust hands and surface lightly with flour to make it easier to handle.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook bagels in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference, combining savory ingredients that complement the bagel base.
- Bagels are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer or oven.
