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Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels

Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels for a Cozy Breakfast Treat

This Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels recipe is a delicious twist on a classic breakfast favorite, perfect for weekend brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bagels
  • 4 bagels Fresh bagels Substitutes: plain, everything, or onion bagels
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Substitutes: mozzarella or omit
  • 4 slices Cooked bacon Fully cooked and cooled
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream Replace with more cream cheese if desired
  • 1 tsp Hot sauce Optional, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper Essential for flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • baking tray
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced cooled bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  2. Slice a thin layer off the bottom of each bagel and hollow out the center carefully.
  3. Fill each hollowed bagel generously with the cream cheese mixture and smooth it out.
  4. Place the stuffed bagels on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped chives; serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cream cheese mixture for 30 minutes before stuffing for better flavor and texture.

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