Cottage Cheese Bagel Bites
Cottage Cheese Bagel Bites are soft, fluffy, high-protein bites made with cottage cheese and flour.Bake or air fry until golden in under 30 minutes.Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese drained if needed
- 1 egg lightly beaten (or water for brushing)
- Optional toppings:
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sesame seeds
- Coarse salt
- Optional filling:
- 2 ounces cream cheese cut into 8 cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or preheat the air fryer to 350°F (177°C). Grease the basket or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cottage cheese and stir with a fork until a crumbly dough forms.
- Knead the dough in the bowl until it starts coming together. If it's too dry, add a little more cottage cheese. If it's too sticky, dust with extra flour.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a log and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- For plain Cottage Cheese Bagel Bites, roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- For stuffed bagel bites, flatten each piece into a small circle, place a cube of cream cheese in the center, pinch the edges tightly closed, and roll into a ball.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg (or water) and sprinkle with your preferred toppings.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes or bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Gluten-free flour blend works well for a gluten-free version.
- Add shredded cheddar, herbs, or garlic powder to the dough for extra flavor.
- Stuff with cream cheese, cheddar, or mozzarella for a cheesy center.
- Enjoy plain or with jam, butter, or avocado.