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Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels

Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels: Your New Breakfast Obsession

Indulge in Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels, a delicious and easy breakfast that combines crispy bacon and creamy cheese goodness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bagels
  • 4 pieces Fresh Bagels Choose dense ones for the best texture.
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 6 oz Cooked Bacon Crispy, let it cool completely.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or pepper jack.
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Optional.
  • 2 tbsp Sour Cream Can replace with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce Optional, adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste, as bacon may be salty.
  • 1 pinch Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the cream cheese mixture by combining softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced crispy bacon, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a mixing bowl. Stir in hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
    Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels
  2. While the mixture chills, prepare your bagels by slicing a thin layer off the base of each bagel and hollowing out the center carefully. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
    Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels
  3. Spoon the chilled cream cheese mixture generously into each hollowed bagel, packing it well. Arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels
  4. Bake the bagels for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and the cream cheese filling is bubbly.
    Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels
  5. Let cool for a couple of minutes, then garnish with reserved bacon bits and chopped chives. Serve warm.
    Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the cooked bacon first to prevent melting the cream cheese. Toast bagels well for a sturdy base. Enjoy warm for best results.

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