Creamy Bacon Cheddar Bagels
Creamy Bacon Cheddar Bagels feature crispy smoky bacon, rich creamy cheese, and sharp cheddar melted to perfection on soft bagels with a golden crust. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks, these bagels deliver irresistible flavor and texture that impresses everyone.
- Author: Kathy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels (8 halves) 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Base
- 4 plain or everything bagels
Bacon
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
Cheese Mixture
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Prepare the Bacon: Cook the bacon over medium heat until it’s crisp. Drain on paper towels and let cool. Once cooled, chop into small, bite-sized pieces to distribute evenly.
- Mix the Creamy Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Assemble the Bagels: Slice each bagel horizontally in half. Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture onto each cut side, then sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces evenly over the top.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the bagel halves on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and showing golden spots.
- Add Finishing Touches and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with extra fresh chives or green onions, and serve warm for the best melty, savory experience.
Notes
- Use day-old bagels for better absorption of the cheese mixture without sogginess.
- Ensure bacon is thoroughly crisp for an ideal texture contrast.
- Balance cream cheese and bacon amounts to avoid messiness when assembling.
- Combine sharp and mild cheeses if desired for richer flavor complexity.
- Watch bake time carefully to prevent burning while ensuring fully melted cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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