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Creamy Bacon Cheddar Bagels

Creamy Bacon Cheddar Bagels Recipe Card

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 bagels
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bagels:
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling & Topping:
  • 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Optional:
  • extra cheddar for sprinkling on top

Method
 

  1. Make Dough:
  2. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil to form a soft dough. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise:
  1. Cover dough with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Filling:
  1. Mix cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar in a bowl.
Shape Bagels:
  1. Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly. Place a spoonful of filling in the center and fold dough over, sealing edges. Shape into bagels (round with a hole in the center).
Boil (Optional but traditional):
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil bagels 1–2 minutes per side, then remove and drain.
Bake:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush bagels with beaten egg and sprinkle extra cheddar on top if desired. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Cool & Serve:
  1. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

For softer bagels, brush with melted butter right after baking.
You can add chopped green onions or herbs to the filling for extra flavor.
If you prefer no-boil bagels, skip the water bath — they’ll still bake beautifully, though slightly less chewy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 weeks.