Description
Delicious homemade cream cheese stuffed garlic bagels that combine soft, chewy bagels with a rich and flavorful garlic cream cheese filling. These bagels are boiled for the perfect texture and baked to a golden finish, making them an irresistible savory treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add flour and salt, stir to form dough, then knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with minced garlic, chives (if using), garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Shape the Bagels: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). After dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your finger, stretching gently to form a bagel shape. Fill each center hole with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, sealing the dough around the filling completely.
- Boil the Bagels: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding 1 tablespoon of honey if using. Carefully drop 2-3 bagels at a time into the boiling water. Boil for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the Bagels: Brush each bagel with the melted butter mixed with minced garlic, and sprinkle dried parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy: Allow bagels to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, fresh out of the oven, optionally with extra cream cheese or your favorite spread.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm, not hot, when activating yeast to avoid killing it.
- Sealing the cream cheese properly inside the bagel prevents leaks during boiling and baking.
- Boiling bagels briefly before baking gives them their classic chewy texture.
- You can omit honey if you prefer less sweetness.
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger flavor in the filling and topping.
- Let bagels cool slightly before serving to allow filling to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
