Description
These Stuffed Bagels are a deliciously savory treat featuring soft bagels filled with sweetened cream cheese and topped with a flavorful garlic herb butter mixture. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they bake to golden perfection with a delightful blend of parmesan and everything bagel seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 4 bagels
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Butter Topping
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the stuffed bagels evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier after baking.
- Slice Bagels: Carefully slice each bagel crosswise into 6 sections, but be sure not to cut all the way through the bagel; this creates pockets for the cream cheese filling.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with sugar and stir until smooth; this adds a slight sweetness to balance the savory flavors.
- Fill Bagels: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each sliced section of the bagel generously with the cream cheese mixture, making sure to reach all pockets.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl or dish, combine butter, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and everything bagel seasoning.
- Melt Butter: Microwave the butter mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and aromatic.
- Add Parmesan: Stir the parmesan cheese into the melted butter mixture to add a rich, cheesy flavor to the topping.
- Brush Bagels: Evenly brush the butter and seasoning mixture all over the stuffed bagels, including the tops and sides, to infuse them with flavor and help achieve a golden crust.
- Bake Bagels: Place the prepared bagels on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, until the bagels are toasted, the cream cheese is melted, and the tops turn golden brown.
Notes
- Be careful not to cut the bagels completely through to keep the cream cheese securely inside.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and seasoning to match your personal taste preferences.
- For a crispier crust, broil the bagels for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Leftover bagels can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or toaster oven.
