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Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Bagels Recipe

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Delicious Bacon Cream Cheese Bagels stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and seasonings, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Bagels

  • 4 large sesame bagels

Filling

  • 7 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 oz cooked bacon, cooled and diced
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Reserved bacon from filling
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Make the Creamy Bacon Cheddar Filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced cooked bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce if using, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Reserve a bit of bacon and some chopped chives for garnish.
  2. Prepare the Bagels: Take each sesame bagel and cut a wafer-thin slice off the base, keeping the seeded side intact. Place the bagel seed-side-down. Carefully slice around the center of the bagel without cutting all the way through, then use your thumbs to gently push the center outward to create space for the filling.
  3. Stuff and Bake the Bagels: Evenly divide the creamy bacon cheddar filling among the hollowed-out bagels, smoothing the tops. Arrange the stuffed bagels on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the bagels from the oven as the filling will be hot. Garnish with the reserved bacon and a sprinkle of chopped chives. Serve immediately for best flavor and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use cooked bacon that is well cooled to prevent the filling from becoming too runny.
  • Adjust the hot sauce quantity to suit your spice tolerance or omit if preferred.
  • To create more room in the bagel for filling, gently widen the hollow without breaking through.
  • If sesame bagels are unavailable, any sturdy bagel variety can be used.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and increase cheddar or add smoked paprika for flavor.
  • Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the cheese when it’s warm and gooey.

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