Simple Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal (Print Version)
Whip up simple spinach cottage cheese flagels! A wholesome, easy meal for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. So quick to make!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Flagel Base
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1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese
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1 large egg
→ Flavor & Mix-ins
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1 cup (packed) fresh spinach, finely chopped (or 1/2 cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Optional Toppings
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1-2 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
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1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, get that spinach ready, hon. If you're using fresh, give it a good wash and chop it up pretty fine. I like to squeeze out any excess water if it's super wet; nobody wants soggy flagels! If frozen, thaw it and *really* wring out the water. I swear, this is where I mess up sometimes, not squeezing enough!
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Grab a big bowl. Crack in your egg, then spoon in that glorious cottage cheese. Give it a good whisk until it's mostly smooth. You'll still have those little curds, and that's totally fine—it's what makes these easy spinach cottage cheese flagels special. I love how it looks, all creamy and lumpy at the same time.
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In a separate, smaller bowl, mix your flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Give it a good stir to make sure everything's evenly distributed. This is where I always double-check I haven't forgotten the baking powder; flat flagels are just sad. The smell of the spices always gets me excited!
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Now, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Don't overmix! Just stir until it's just combined and you don't see any dry streaks of flour. Then, carefully fold in your chopped spinach. The dough will be thick and a bit sticky, but that's what we're going for. It feels almost like play-doh!
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is key for non-stick! Scoop out about 1/4 cup of dough for each flagel and gently shape it into a flat, round disk, about half an inch thick. They don't have to be perfect, mine never are, and that's part of their charm. Don't stress the shapes!
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Pop those easy spinach cottage cheese flagels into the hot oven. Bake for about 18-22 minutes, or until they're golden brown and cooked through. If you're adding everything bagel seasoning, sprinkle it on during the last 5-7 minutes of baking. They'll smell amazing, like a savory dream. Let them cool a bit before diving in, if you can wait!
# Notes:
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Don't overmix the dough! It makes the flagels tough, and nobody wants a tough flagel.
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Squeeze that spinach dry! Seriously, any extra water will make your dough too wet and hard to handle.
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Parchment paper is your friend. Without it, these sticky little guys will glue themselves to your baking sheet.
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For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of dried dill or a tiny bit of onion powder to the dough.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large bowl
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small bowl
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whisk
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baking sheet
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parchment paper
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spatula
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 225 kcal
Total Fat: 10 g
Total Carbohydrate: 23 g
Protein: 13 g