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High-Protein Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels
These easy cottage cheese bagels use a simple no-yeast dough with finely chopped pickled jalapeño and cheddar cheese.
From YouTube · Apr 21, 2026
These easy cottage cheese bagels use a simple no-yeast dough with finely chopped pickled jalapeño and cheddar cheese.
15 min
Prep time
28 min
Cook time
1 hr 3 min
Total time
8 bagels
Yield
Ingredients
7 ingredients- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat or full-fat
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño slices, finely chopped
- 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
- 1/2 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
Method
10 steps- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely chop the pickled jalapeño slices and shred the cheddar cheese.
- Mix the flour, baking powder and salt thoroughly in a large bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese and chopped jalapeño. Mix until combined; the mixture will initially look crumbly.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes, until completely combined.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, poke a hole through the centre and shape it into a bagel.
- Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each bagel with whisked egg and top with shredded cheddar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 28 minutes, until cooked through.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing so the cottage cheese dough can set.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Knead for 2 to 3 minutes even if the dough initially appears crumbly.
- Lightly flour the work surface to prevent sticking.
- Finely chop the jalapeño so it distributes evenly.
- Allow the bagels to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.
- For self-rising flour, use 2 cups and omit the baking powder and salt.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Dough cutter or knife
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Storage
Once cooled, refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Slice before freezing and freeze for 1 to 2 months.
Additional tips
- Allow the bagels to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing so the interior sets.
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