Description
Homemade spinach-artichoke bagels combine creamy cheese and savory vegetables in a delightful breakfast treat. Bakers can craft these hearty bagels with simple ingredients and straightforward techniques you will enjoy preparing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) finely chopped artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) finely chopped spinach
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 bagels, halved
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface preparation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, finely chopped artichoke hearts, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Arrange bagel halves facing upward on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
- Generously spread the spinach-artichoke mixture across each bagel half, covering the surface completely.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the topped bagels, creating an additional layer of cheesy goodness.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the bagels are warmed through and the cheese becomes perfectly melted and slightly golden.
- Optional: For a crispy, browned top, activate the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and garnish with extra fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for added color and flavor.
- Serve immediately while the bagels are warm and cheese is at its most gooey and inviting.
Notes
- Choose bagel varieties wisely for different texture and flavor profiles, like whole wheat or everything bagels for added complexity.
- Drain spinach and artichoke hearts thoroughly to prevent excess moisture that could make bagels soggy.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat mozzarella for a lighter version without compromising taste.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes or substituting with fresh jalapeños for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg