Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels Recipe
This Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels recipe combines crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and a hint of spice to create a deliciously savory treat. Perfect as a hearty breakfast or a satisfying snack, these bagels are stuffed with a creamy bacon cheddar filling, baked to bubbling perfection, and garnished with extra bacon and fresh chives for an irresistible finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 4 large sesame bagels
Filling
- 7 oz cream cheese
- 5 oz cooked bacon, cooled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional or to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Bacon Cheddar Filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine 7 oz cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 5 oz diced cooked bacon, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sour cream, and 1 tsp hot sauce if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Reserve a bit of bacon and some chopped chives for garnish after baking.
- Prepare the Bagels: Take each sesame bagel and slice a wafer-thin piece off the base, keeping the seed side intact. Place the bagel seed-side down, then carefully cut around the center without cutting all the way through. Gently push the center outward with your thumbs to create space for the filling.
- Stuff and Bake the Bagels: Evenly divide the creamy bacon cheddar filling between the hollowed-out bagels, smoothing the filling evenly. Arrange the stuffed bagels on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bagels carefully from the oven as the filling will be hot. Garnish with the reserved bacon and sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked and cooled bacon for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- To make this recipe faster, you can use pre-cooked bacon or cook bacon in advance.
- Ensure the bagels are fresh for easier hollowing and better taste.
- This dish is best served hot to enjoy the gooey cheese and creamy filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bagel
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Bacon bagels, cream cheese bagels, stuffed bagels, cheesy bacon bagels, breakfast bagels, savory bagels
