Savory Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels for Breakfast Bliss

Enjoy these Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels for a delightful breakfast treat that combines crispy bacon and creamy cheese atop toasty bagels.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 bagels

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bagels

4 pieces Fresh Bagels Plain, sesame, or everything bagels work best.
8 slices Cooked Bacon Crispy and fully cooled.

For the Creamy Filling

8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended.
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella.
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Optional for creaminess.
1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used.
1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Optional for spice.
to taste Salt Adjust according to bacon's saltiness.
to taste Pepper

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Chopped Chives Fresh and vibrant.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
spatula
Baking Tray
Oven
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Slice the bagels in half and run a knife around the inner edge to hollow them out.
Divide the cream cheese mixture among the bagel halves and smooth the filling across the tops.
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Garnish with crispy bacon bits and chopped chives before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill the filling for 30 minutes and serve fresh for the best texture.

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