Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on your breakfast with these cream cheese garlic bagels. Topped with a rich garlic herb cream cheese spread, they are perfect for any time of day and can be customized with fresh vegetables for added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bagels (your choice of flavor)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Fresh vegetables (like cucumber or tomato slices, for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
- Add the minced garlic to the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle in the chopped chives and parsley.
- Pour in the lemon juice.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix everything together until its well combined and creamy.
- Taste the cream cheese spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each bagel in half.
- Place the bagel halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the cut sides if desired.
- Bake the bagels for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and warm.
- Remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool for a minute.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture generously over each bagel half.
- Add fresh vegetable toppings if desired.
- Sprinkle a few more chives or parsley on top for garnish.
- Drizzle a little more olive oil over the assembled bagels if you like.
Notes
- These cream cheese garlic bagels are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a snack. Serve them warm for the best experience.
- Pair them with a side of fresh fruit or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- If you have leftovers, store the cream cheese mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can always make fresh bagels to enjoy it with later!
- If you want to switch things up, try adding different herbs like dill or basil to the cream cheese mixture.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding a bit of smoked paprika or even some crumbled bacon bits.
- If youre a fan of cheese, mixing in some shredded cheddar or feta can add a delicious twist to your spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes