Description
These Jalapeño Popper Bagels are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining the flavors of jalapeño poppers with the convenience of a bagel. Creamy, cheesy, and with a hint of spice, these bagels make for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 5 slices bacon
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, divided
- 2 jalapeños, minced
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Bagels:
- 3 bagels, halved
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350º. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese, white cheddar, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack, jalapeños, garlic powder, bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Spread cream cheese mixture on bagel halves, top with Monterey Jack, bake until warmed through and cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapeño slices before serving.
