Stuffed Bagel Balls

Ingredientes

1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese

2 cups (10 ounces) unbleached all-purpose or white whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting* 4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

(use less if using table salt)

2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt (( like Stonyfield)

l egg white, beaten

Olive oil spray

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes

*For gluten-free bagel balls,

Instrucciones

Place the cream cheese block on a small cutting board and cut into 16 cubes of equal size. Transfer to the freezer while you make the douah so it stays cold and firm.

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk well.

Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined. It will look like small crumbles.

Place the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times until it is tacky, but not sticky (the dough should not stick to your hands), and no longer lumpy. You may have to add more flour to your hands and work surface.

Divide the dough into l6 balls of equal size. Working one at a time, flatten each ball, then place l cube of cream cheese in the center of each. Cover the cream cheese with the dough, seal well so no cream cheese leaks out while baking, and roll into a ball.

Brush the dough with egg white and sprinkle with toppings of your choice (if using).

Oven Method:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Adjust an oven rack to the 6 inches from the heating element. Place parchment paper

avoid sticking.

the top position, ,about

baking mat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with noil to

Air Fryer Method:

paper or a s silicone

Bake the dough balls for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden. Let cool at least. 10 minutes before eating.

Spray the basket to avoid sticking.

Preheat the air fryer to 330°F. Add just enough dough balls to the air fryer basket to make a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 11 to 12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden. Remove from the air fryer and place on a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before eating. Repeat with the remaining batches of dough balls.

MEAL PREP: Bake as directed. Once the bagel balls are cool, transfer to zip-top plastic bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in batches in the microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through in the center, about 1 minute. Let them cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving, as the centers will be very hot.

SKINNY SCOOP You can get super creative with the cream cheese filling and toppings! Try adding chopped scallions to the cream cheese and top with dried onion, or add chopped lox to the cream cheese and top with sesame seeds. For a sweeter option, add chopped raisins and cinnamon to the cream cheese and top with cinnamon and sugar.