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Ingredients
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Bagel
Cream Cheese Spread
Method
Preparation of the Cream Cheese Spread
- 1
Mix the Cream Cheese
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Toasting the Bagel
- 2
Slice the Bagel
Carefully slice the jumbo bagel in half horizontally.
- 3
Butter the Bagel
Spread the butter evenly on the cut sides of the bagel halves.
- 4
Toast the Bagel
Place the buttered bagel halves cut-side down on a skillet over medium heat. Toast for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, you can toast them in a toaster or under a broiler.
Serving
- 5
Spread the Cream Cheese
Once the bagel is toasted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Generously spread the prepared cream cheese mixture on the toasted sides of the bagel.
- 6
Enjoy!
Serve the toasted jumbo bagel immediately, and enjoy it as a delicious breakfast or snack.