Bagel Bites with Spinach-Artichoke Spread
A deliciously cheesy and savory treat using bagels topped with a creamy spinach-artichoke spread, perfect for a snack or breakfast. These Cheesy Spinach-Artichoke Bagels are the ultimate comfort food!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (2 bagels, halved) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts
- 2 bagels, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, chopped artichokes, spinach, two-thirds cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Place the halved bagels on the baking tray, cut side facing up.
- Spread each bagel with the prepared spinach-artichoke mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the spread on each bagel.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bagels are heated through. Broil for a crispy finish if desired.
- Garnish with extra parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought artichoke hearts or make your own for an extra boost of flavor.
- If you like a crispier texture, broil the bagels for the last minute of baking.
- Feel free to use your favorite bagels—whole wheat, everything, or plain bagels work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 bagel
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg