Description
Elevate your mornings with Juicy Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels, a heavenly breakfast that combines crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and toasted bagels into one unforgettable bite. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy weekend breakfast at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an indulgent dish that’s sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 plain or everything bagels
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange bacon strips on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
- While the bacon cooks, slice each bagel in half and toast them until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chopped chives, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spread cream cheese mixture generously on each toasted bagel half and top with crispy bacon.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half (85g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg