Description
Cheesy, savory breakfast bagels layered with a tangy cream cheese spread, crispy bacon, and melted sharp cheddar. A deli-style, make-ahead-friendly breakfast or brunch that’s ready in minutes and perfect for busy weeks.
Ingredients
- 4 bagels (plain, everything, or cheddar), split
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional add-ins: sliced tomato, avocado, fried egg, hot sauce
Instructions
1. Cook bacon until crisp (oven: 400°F/205°C for 15–20 minutes on a rack, or skillet). Drain on paper towels.
2. Make spread: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Toast bagels lightly to prevent sogginess.
4. Assemble: Spread the creamy mixture over each toasted bagel half. Top with bacon (break to fit) and sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar.
5. Broil on a sheet pan, rack in the upper third, 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
6. Finish & serve hot. Add optional tomato/avocado or a fried egg. Garnish with extra green onions or a pinch of smoked paprika.
Notes
Make-ahead: Assemble (without fresh tomato/avocado), wrap, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; broil before serving.
Freezer meal prep: Assemble, wrap each half tightly, freeze up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F/175°C for 10–12 minutes or air fry at 360°F/182°C for 5–6 minutes.
Lighter swaps: Use turkey bacon, reduced-fat cream cheese, or bagel thins.
Spicy option: Add minced jalapeño or a drizzle of sriracha/hot honey before broiling.
Protein boost: Add a fried or scrambled egg to make a heartier sandwich.
Serving ideas: Pair with fruit, a green salad, or soup for lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Assemble & Broil
- Cuisine: American Deli
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 assembled bagel
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg