Garlic Cheese Filled Bagels (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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6 plain bagels
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz softened cream cheese (let it sit out for a bit)
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1 tbsp white sugar
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1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
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A small pinch of salt
→ Garlic Butter
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2 tbsp milk
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2 tbsp garlic, finely minced
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1 egg
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1-2 tbsp kewpie mayo (gives it a bolder flavor)
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1½ tbsp parsley, chopped (save some for the top)
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½ tsp salt
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3 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese (and more for sprinkling)
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1 tsp oregano
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½ cup melted unsalted butter
# Instructions:
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Toss cream cheese, sugar, condensed milk, and a little salt into a bowl. Use a mixer to whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside for now.
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Stir together the egg, melted butter, garlic, parsley, milk, mayo, oregano, parmesan, and salt in a bowl. Mix until everything’s combined well, then set aside.
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Heat up the oven to 350°F. Cut each bagel into 6 sections but don’t go all the way through. Take out a bit from each cut to make room for the filling.
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Spoon the cream cheese filling into a bag or pouch (use a ziplock and snip the corner if needed). Squeeze the filling into the cuts of each bagel.
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Dunk each stuffed bagel into the garlic butter. Let the extra butter drip back into the bowl before placing on a tray lined with parchment.
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Bake for about 11-13 minutes until they’re golden. Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan before serving warm.
# Notes:
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This idea is inspired by Calic Bagels, a popular bakery in LA.
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Any bagel flavor works, but plain ones keep it classic.
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Kewpie mayo gives a creamier texture than regular mayo.