Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels for Your Best Breakfast Ever

These Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels are a delicious breakfast treat packed with flavor and customization options.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 bagels

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bagels

4 bagels Dense bagels (e.g., everything or onion)

For the Spread

8 oz Full-fat cream cheese Rich and creamy texture.
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Swap with favorite cheese if desired.
6 slices Cooked bacon Cooled before mixing.
2 tbsp Mayonnaise Optional for richness.
1/2 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt can be substituted.
1 tbsp Hot sauce Adjust to heat preference.
to taste Salt and pepper Balance with bacon's saltiness.
to taste Chives (optional) For garnish.

Equipment

mixing bowl
Baking tray
Oven

Method

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooled cooked bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot sauce. Mix until creamy without over-mixing.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Slice the bottoms of each bagel and hollow out the center.
Fill the hollowed bagels with the zesty bacon cream cheese mixture and smooth out the top.
Place the filled bagels on a baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from oven, garnish with crispy bacon bits and chives, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let bacon cool completely before mixing to maintain the spread's texture. Toast bagels beforehand to avoid sogginess.

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