Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels: Your New Breakfast Obsession

Transform ordinary bagels into Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels, a quick and easy breakfast that feels gourmet.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bagels

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bagels

4 bagels Fresh Bagels Your choice of sesame, plain, everything, or onion bagels.

For the Filling

8 ounces Cream Cheese Consider using reduced-fat for a lighter option.
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Substitute with sharper cheese for extra bite.
6 pieces Cooked Bacon Fully cooled before mixing.
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Use Greek yogurt for a tangy twist instead.
2 tablespoons Sour Cream Substitute with more cream cheese if desired.
1 dash Hot Sauce Optional for spicy kick.
to taste Chives Optional garnish.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
baking tray
parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced bacon, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Add hot sauce if desired. Mix until smooth.
Cut a thin slice off the base of each bagel and hollow out the center.
Fill each bagel with the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Arrange filled bagels on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Garnish with reserved bacon bits and chives, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cooked bacon to cool before mixing with cream cheese. Bake and serve freshly for the best texture.

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