Garlic Cream Cheese Bagels (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Base
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6 bagels
→ Cream Cheese Mixture
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8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 tbsp white granulated sugar
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1 tbsp condensed milk (sweetened)
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Small pinch of salt
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
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1 large egg
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½ cup melted unsalted butter
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2 tbsp finely minced garlic
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1½ tbsp fresh parsley (more for topping)
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2 tbsp milk
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1-2 tbsp Kewpie mayo
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1 tsp oregano
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3 tbsp parmesan, grated (plus extra to sprinkle)
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½ tsp salt
# Instructions:
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Using a stand or hand mixer, blend the cream cheese, sugar, condensed milk, and salt in a bowl until smooth and fluffy. Put it aside for now.
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Combine the egg, melted butter, garlic, parsley, milk, mayo, oregano, parmesan, and salt together in a bowl. Stir until everything is blended well. Set it aside.
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Slice each bagel into 6 sections without cutting all the way through. Scoop out a small piece from each slice so there's room for the filling.
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Spoon the cream cheese mix into a piping or ziplock bag with a snipped corner. Gently fill every cut in the bagels with the mixture.
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Dip each stuffed bagel fully into the garlic butter sauce. Let any extra drip off, then place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for roughly 11-13 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan for garnish. Let cool a bit and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Inspired by a popular bakery in LA, Calic Bagels
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Plain or flavored bagels can be used
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Kewpie mayo gives a richer taste than regular mayo