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Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels

Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels

Start your day with a burst of flavor with these Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels! Perfect for breakfast or lunch, these loaded bagels are not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 oz cooked bacon, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 7 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • Salt
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 4 large sesame bagels

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced cooked bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
  2. Take each sesame bagel and cut a wafer-thin slice off the base, making sure to leave the seeded side intact. Place the bagel seed-side-down. Carefully run a knife around the center of the bagel, making sure not to cut all the way through. Then, using your thumbs, gently but firmly push the center of the bagel outward to create space for the filling.
  3. Divide the prepared creamy bacon cheddar filling evenly among the hollowed-out bagels, smoothing the filling to level off the tops. Arrange the stuffed bagels on a baking tray.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is gooey and bubbling.
  5. Once baked, carefully remove the bagels from the oven. Garnish the tops with the reserved bacon and a sprinkle of chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

For an extra kick, try adding a dash of smoked paprika to the cream cheese mixture. It enhances the flavor profile and adds a delightful smokiness!