Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal Recipe
These Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are a delightful twist on traditional bagels, combining creamy cottage cheese, fresh baby spinach, and melted mozzarella for a savory treat perfect for any meal. With a simple dough that’s quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these flagels make an excellent snack, breakfast, or light lunch option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (can substitute with avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (for a vegan option, use ground flaxseed mixed with water)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (opt for sea salt)
For the Filling
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (feta for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Prep Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg until smooth and creamy, ensuring the mixture has an even texture to form the base of the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the dough.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently incorporate the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly through the dough without deflating it.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into bagel-like shapes by rolling portions into ropes and connecting the ends; place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced evenly.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the flagels for about 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool: Allow the flagels to cool slightly on a wire rack to set their structure and enhance the texture before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour and adjust hydration if needed.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for better texture and creaminess in the dough.
- To make it vegan, replace the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) and use vegan cheese alternatives.
- Spinach can be replaced with chopped kale or Swiss chard for different flavors.
- Ensure baking powder is fresh to achieve proper leavening.
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