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Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels

Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels: Breakfast Bliss Awaits

Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels offer a delightful breakfast experience with creamy, tangy cream cheese and crispy bacon in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bagels
  • 4 pieces bagels fresh from a bakery; plain, everything, or onion
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese can use low-fat or vegan
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can substitute Monterey Jack or non-dairy
  • 1 cup diced cooked bacon can use turkey bacon or plant-based
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional for a lighter spread
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • to taste hot sauce optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Garnish Options
  • 1/4 cup reserved cooked bacon for topping
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced cooked bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot sauce. Fold the ingredients until well blended.
  2. Slice each bagel in half and hollow out a bit of the center to create room for the filling.
  3. Fill each bagel half with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring the filling is even and slightly mounded.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the filled bagels on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Remove the bagels from the oven, cool for a minute, and garnish with reserved bacon bits and chopped chives before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For even better flavor, mix the cream cheese filling and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before filling the bagels.

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