Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal Recipe
These Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are soft, cheesy, and packed with fresh greens, making them perfect for any meal. Combining cottage cheese, spinach, and mozzarella, these flavorful, bagel-shaped breads bake quickly in the oven and offer a delicious way to enjoy a wholesome, savory snack or breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Use 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)
- 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 the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring an even consistency to form the base of the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, making sure the baking powder is fresh to achieve proper rising during baking.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually pour the dry mixture into the wet cottage cheese mixture, stirring gently just until the ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing and to keep the dough tender.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently fold the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese into the dough, distributing them evenly for flavor and texture throughout.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into bagel-like ring shapes by rolling portions of dough into balls and creating holes in the center. Place the shaped dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the flagels for approximately 15 minutes, or until they become golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the flagels from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving, which helps set their texture and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg made by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and letting it sit to gel.
- You can swap baby spinach with finely chopped kale or other leafy greens for variation.
- To make these flagels gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour, but note the texture will be more crumbly.
- Use feta cheese instead of mozzarella for a tangier, more pronounced flavor.
- Ensure baking powder is fresh to guarantee proper leavening and fluffiness.
- These flagels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
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