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Toasted bagel topped with cream cheese, crispy bacon bits, fresh chives, and black pepper, with additional topped bagels in the background

Creamy Bacon Cheddar Bagels

These savory Creamy Bacon Cheddar Bagels are the ultimate breakfast comfort food. Crispy toasted bagels are slathered in a garlic cream cheese spread, topped with melted cheddar and bacon, and baked until bubbly.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bagel
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet (Large)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Medium)
  • 1 Knife (For spreading)

Ingredients

  • 4 bagels - Sliced in half
  • 8 oz cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese - Shredded
  • 6 slices bacon - Cooked and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chives - Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder - Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder - Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter - Melted

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush sliced bagels with melted butter and toast for 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese, half the cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
  • Spread mixture onto bagels; top with remaining cheddar and chopped bacon.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Garnish with chives.

Notes

Pre-toast the bagels slightly before adding the topping to ensure they stay crispy. Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for the best melting consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagel | Calories: 450kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 800mg (35%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 200mg (20%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)