These homemade bagels are incredibly easy to make and packed with cheesy goodness. With no yeast or kneading required, you can have freshly baked bagels in no time! The recipe uses simple ingredients: mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, almond flour, baking powder, and eggs. A sprinkle of Everything but the Bagel seasoning adds extra flavor, but these bagels are just as tasty without it.
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These bagels pair perfectly with soups like macaroni soup, potato soup, or cheddar soup. If you love homemade bread, you might also enjoy my burger buns or no-knead bread recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No yeast needed. Quick and hassle-free.
- Soft and chewy texture. Thanks to melted mozzarella and cream cheese.
- Easy to make. Just mix, shape, and bake.
- Customizable toppings. Use Everything but the Bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or keep them plain.
Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients to make these delicious homemade bagels:
- 1 and ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 and ½ cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk (reserve egg white for egg wash)
- Everything but the Bagel seasoning (optional)
Many recipes call for multiple eggs, but I find that using one whole egg plus an extra yolk gives the best texture while keeping the dough easy to work with. If you prefer a less salty or garlicky flavor, you can skip the seasoning and use sesame seeds instead.
Instructions
Step 1. As always, preheat the oven (400 degrees F) and at the same time prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper lining.
Step 2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine almond flour and baking powder. You may want to sift the flour mixture using a mesh but it's not required.
Step 3. In a separate bowl, combine mozzarella and cream cheese. Melt the cheese mixture in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Once melted, thoroughly blend them together using a spatula.
Step 4. Add in the flour mixture to the melted cheeses. Add the eggs. Continue combining and folding them altogether until it forms to an even dough.
The dough can be very sticky at this point, you have to oil your hands to make the next step easier.
Step 5. Divide the dough into 6. Take one slice of dough and roll it into a small log. Connect both ends to form a bagel. Place it into the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process for the rest of the 5 slices of dough. Make sure to make spaces in between each bagel.
(Optional) Step 6. Brush the bagels with the reserved egg whites. Top all of them with everything but the bagel seasoning.
Egg wash helps the bagels achieve a golden brown color.
Everything but the bagel seasoning has salt and garlic to it so you may want to ease up on this because the dough is quite salty itself already because of the mozzarella in the dough.
You can either choose to top the bagels before or after baking.
Step 7. Bake for 15 minutes. Let it set and cool before serving.
Substitutions
- Cottage Cheese Instead of Mozzarella & Cream Cheese – Use 2 cups small curd cottage cheese in place of mozzarella and cream cheese. Drain excess moisture before mixing. Add an extra ¼ to ⅓ cup almond flour to compensate for the additional moisture. The texture will be slightly softer but still delicious.
- Different Flour – While almond flour is best for this recipe, you can try sunflower seed flour for a nut-free option.
- Dairy-Free Alternative – Swap out the mozzarella and cream cheese for dairy-free shredded cheese and plant-based cream cheese substitute.
- Topping Variations – Instead of Everything but the Bagel seasoning, try sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse salt.
Storage and Reheating
How to Store:
Let the bagels cool completely before storing them. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How to Freeze:
Wrap each bagel individually in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to Reheat:
- Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and warm the bagels for 5-7 minutes.
- Toaster: Slice and toast for a crispier texture.
- Microwave: Heat for 15-20 seconds, but this may make them softer rather than crispy.
Helpful Tips
- Preheat your oven properly to ensure even baking.
- Oil your hands when shaping the dough to prevent sticking.
- Check your baking powder’s freshness. Expired baking powder can cause the bagels to spread too much.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Everything but the Bagel seasoning adds salt and garlic, so use it sparingly if needed.
Enjoy these warm, homemade bagels fresh out of the oven or toasted the next day!
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Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 and ½ cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 extra egg yolk reserve the egg white for the egg wash
- egg wash from reserve egg white
- everything but the bagel for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour and baking powder. Sifting is optional but helps remove any lumps.1 and ½ cups almond flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted, then stir until smooth.2 and ½ cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 ounces cream cheese
- Add the almond flour mixture to the melted cheese, then mix in the eggs. Stir and fold everything together until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky, so lightly oil your hands for easier handling.1 egg, 1 extra egg yolk
- Divide the dough into six equal portions. Roll each piece into a small log, then connect the ends to form a bagel shape. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Brush the bagels with the reserved egg white for a golden finish. Sprinkle with Everything but the Bagel seasoning or sesame seeds if desired. If you prefer a milder taste, you can add toppings after baking instead.egg wash from reserve egg white, everything but the bagel
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the bagels cool before serving.
Notes
- Oil your hands when forming the dough because it can be very sticky
- Everything but the bagel seasoning is optional, you may choose not to top your bagels with it.
- Make sure your baking powder is not out of date. This will cause your bagels to spread.
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: ~14g
- Fat: ~22g
- Carbs: ~6g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Net Carbs: ~4g
Stefanie Weese says
I made the everything, cinnamon sugar (using stevia) and added 1 tsp of raw, organic honey to the dough and chocolate chip using Lilly's chips both the cinnamon and the chocolate chip were also fabulous and only .5 net carbs more.
Misty says
Looking forward to trying this recipe! How long will these last in the fridge and/or freezer?