Cream Cheese Garlic Bagels (Printer-Friendly)
Soft bagels filled with creamy garlic cheese and baked to crispy perfection.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Filling
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8 oz cream cheese
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
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1/4 tsp salt
→ Garlic Butter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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1/4 cup milk
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1 large egg
→ Bagels
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6 bagels
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and salt; whip until smooth and creamy.
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Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan; add minced garlic, chopped parsley, milk, mayonnaise, dried oregano, grated Parmesan, and egg. Stir until well combined.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut slits into each bagel to form pockets for filling.
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Fill each bagel pocket using a piping bag or ziplock bag with the prepared cream cheese filling.
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Dip each stuffed bagel into the warm garlic butter ensuring even coating. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray.
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Bake the bagels for 11-13 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
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Sprinkle additional chopped parsley and Parmesan over bagels before serving. Optionally serve with marinara sauce.
# Extra Tips:
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For a vegan variation, omit the egg and Parmesan; substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and use vegan mayonnaise.
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Serve with marinara sauce for dipping to enhance flavor.