Description
Zesty Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels are a delicious breakfast treat that combines crispy bacon and creamy, zesty cream cheese for an unforgettable experience. Perfect for brunch or a quick snack, these bagels are easy to make and customizable to suit your taste. With each bite, enjoy the rich flavors and satisfying crunch that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 plain or everything bagels
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or dill
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- While the bacon cooks, slice bagels in half and toast them until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with fresh herbs and lemon juice until well combined.
- Chop cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces. Spread herb cream cheese generously on each toasted bagel half and top with bacon bits.
- Garnish with extra herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half (85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg