Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels (Print View)

Savory flat bagels with spinach and mozzarella, quick to prepare and packed with protein goodness.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd or whipped
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
05 - 3 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 ounces baby spinach, finely minced

→ Other

08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place cottage cheese in a mini food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - In a large bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, olive oil, minced spinach, and mozzarella. Mix with a spoon until combined, then knead by hand into a cohesive dough ball. Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time if dough is too sticky.
04 - Shape dough into a 6-inch log and cut into 6 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 3 to 4 inch wide circle and poke a hole through the center with your finger to create a flagel shape.
05 - Arrange flagels on prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Brush tops generously with beaten egg.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
07 - Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 15g of protein to fuel your morning.
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 35 minutes with no boiling required.
  • Healthy Ingredients: Packed with fresh baby spinach and low-fat cottage cheese.
  • Great Texture: Chewy, savory, and perfectly golden on the outside.
02 -
  • Ensure the cottage cheese is completely smooth for a uniform dough texture.
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the egg wash for a professional, even golden finish.
  • If the dough is sticky, lightly flour your hands and work surface before shaping the flagels.
  • Allow the flagels to rest on a wire rack for a few minutes after baking to help the crust set.
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