Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal Recipe
These Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are soft, cheesy, and packed with nutritious spinach, perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, they make a delicious and wholesome snack or light meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Wet 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)
Dry Ingredients
- 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)
Add-ins
- 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 together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring an even texture.
- 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 ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the flagels dense.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently incorporate the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese into the dough for a flavorful, veggie-packed twist.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into bagel-like ring shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the flagels for about 15 minutes until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the baked flagels and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, replace the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
- Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Substitute kale for baby spinach if preferred.
- Swap mozzarella with feta cheese for a tangier flavor profile.
- Store leftover flagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- These flagels can be reheated in the oven or toaster oven to restore crispiness.
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