High-Protein Dairy Snacks: Cottage Cheese Pizza Bagels
These high-protein dairy pizza bagels are a twist on a classic favorite. A blend of cottage cheese and pizza sauce creates a creamy, flavorful base, topped with melty mozzarella and your favorite toppings. These easy homemade pizza bagels are perfect for a quick lunch, after-school snack, or simple weeknight dinner.
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PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
SERVINGS: 4
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
Ingredients
2 bagels, sliced in half
½ cup cottage cheese
¼ cup pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Italian seasoning
Milk, if needed for thinning
Topping Ideas:
Pepperoni
Spinach, chopped
Bell peppers, diced
Ham, diced
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Katharine Rosenthal, RDN.
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Blend the cottage cheese and pizza sauce until smooth. Add a splash of milk if you like a thinner sauce.
Place the bagel halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet.
Spread a spoonful of blended cottage cheese pizza sauce on each bagel. Top with mozzarella and desired toppings.
Add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Broil for 1–2 minutes and be sure to watch closely.
Why is it beneficial to swap ingredients for high-protein dairy foods?
High-protein dairy foods are not just beneficial for added protein and nutrients; real dairy keeps you fuller longer and adds a rich flavor to any dish.