Creamy Bacon Cheddar Bagels (Print Version)
Soft bagels layered with creamy cheese, bacon, cheddar, and chives for a savory, satisfying bite.
# Ingredients:
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4 plain bagels, sliced in half
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8 slices thick-cut bacon
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Arrange thick-cut bacon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until crisp. Remove and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
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In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and finely chopped chives. Season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Toast bagel halves in a toaster or in the oven until golden and crisp.
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Evenly spread the cheese mixture onto each toasted bagel half.
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Break bacon slices into halves or thirds and arrange over the cheese-topped bagels.
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If desired, return assembled bagels to the oven for 5 minutes for additional warming and cheese melting.
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Serve bagels immediately while warm.
# Notes:
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Allow cream cheese to fully soften at room temperature to ensure an evenly creamy spread.