Bagel With Flavored Cream Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bagels
Flavored Cream Cheese
Method
Bagels
- 1
Prepare bagels
Slice the 4 bagels horizontally with a serrated knife so that each bagel is halved. If you prefer warm or toasted bagels, proceed to toast: preheat a skillet over medium heat or use a toaster. Lightly spread 1/2 teaspoon butter on each cut surface (total ~2 tsp). Toast in the skillet, buttered-side down, for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp, or place in a toaster and toast to your desired level. Remove and set aside, cut-sides up.
Flavored Cream Cheese
- 2
Soften and combine base
Place 8 oz softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt to loosen the texture and make the spread creamier. Using a rubber spatula or electric hand mixer on low, beat the cream cheese and yogurt together until smooth and homogenous, about 30–45 seconds with a mixer or 1–2 minutes by hand.
- 3
Add aromatics and seasonings
Fold in 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 clove very finely minced or grated garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon if needed.
- 4
Chill to meld flavors (optional)
For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the flavored cream cheese for at least 20–30 minutes to allow herbs and lemon to meld. If short on time, you may use immediately.
- 5
Assemble bagels
Generously spread about 2 tablespoons of the flavored cream cheese on each toasted or untoasted bagel half (use remaining cream cheese as desired). If desired, sprinkle a pinch of everything bagel seasoning over the spread for extra crunch and flavor. Serve immediately.