Description
These cottage cheese bagels with smoked salmon offer a delightful blend of chewy texture and creamy flavor, perfect for brunch or a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup smoked salmon
- Cream cheese or Greek yogurt (for spreading)
- Fresh chives or dill (for garnish)
- Capers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough into eight equal portions, shaping each into a bagel with a hole in the center.
- Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring space for expanding.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let them cool slightly.
- Top the bagels with cream cheese or Greek yogurt, layer on the smoked salmon, and garnish with fresh herbs and capers.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cottage cheese bagels, smoked salmon, brunch recipe, healthy breakfast, easy bagels