Description
Warm, tender bagels with bright green flecks of spinach and a creamy tang from cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped spinach, and egg. Stir until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add the dry mix to the wet ingredients gradually and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces and shape each into a round disc with a hole in the center.
- Place each flagel on the prepared baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Best served warm or toasted. Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours at room temperature or 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American