Crispy Everything Bagel Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese
Bagel Bites
Mini crispy bagel bites with everything seasoning and herbed cream cheese—perfect for parties.
These little bagel bites are the kind of snack that disappears the moment you set them down—crispy toasted edges, a tangy herbed cream cheese, and the addictive crunch of everything seasoning. They come together fast and look lovely on a platter, so they’re my go-to when friends drop by or when I need something effortless for a party.
Make the cream cheese mix ahead and finish the toasting just before guests arrive for maximum crunch. Add smoked salmon or a sliver of roasted red pepper for variety—each bite is bright, savory, and guaranteed to get compliments.
Nutrition (per serving)
Directions
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1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bagel halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
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2
In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.
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3
Brush bagel tops lightly with olive oil and bake for 6–8 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
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4
Remove from oven and let cool 2 minutes. Spread about 1 tbsp herbed cream cheese on each toasted bagel half.
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5
Sprinkle everything seasoning over the cream cheese and top optional smoked salmon or garnish with extra chives.
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6
Serve warm or at room temperature on a platter; make the cream cheese mix a day ahead for easy assembly.
Ingredients
- Mini plain bagels, halved:12 pieces
- Cream cheese, softened:8 oz
- Sour cream:2 tbsp
- Fresh chives, finely chopped:2 tbsp
- Everything bagel seasoning:2 tbsp
- Olive oil:1 tbsp
- Lemon zest:1 tsp
- Salt:1/4 tsp
- Black pepper:1/8 tsp
- Smoked salmon (optional):4 oz
Tips & Notes
- Toast the bagels just before serving so they stay crisp—you can pre-mix the cream cheese up to 24 hours ahead.
- Swap smoked salmon for roasted red pepper strips or cucumber slices for a vegetarian option.
- If you can't find mini bagels, cut regular bagels into 24 halves and adjust servings accordingly.
