Description
Experience the perfect balance of crispy and chewy with these pan-seared bagels. With a golden-brown crust and a soft interior, they are quick to make and ideal for lazy brunches or busy mornings. Top them with cream cheese, lox, or any of your favorite spreads for a satisfying breakfast that feels special every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 plain bagels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese (or flavored variety)
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., dill or chives)
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread butter generously on both sides of each bagel half.
- Place the bagel halves cut-side down in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip each half using a spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Remove from the pan, spread cream cheese on top, and add fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately with coffee or juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Use day-old bagels for an extra crispy texture. - Experiment with toppings like smoked salmon, avocado, or fresh veggies to personalize your bagel experience.