Introducing Recipes to Use Leftover Bagels

No More Bagels with Only Cream Cheese!

I usually enjoy eating bagels. They are delicious and mild even when eaten plain, but on days when I can’t finish them, I put them in the freezer and take them out later to enjoy a tasty treat without having to go to a cafe. Recently, while cleaning out my fridge to use up leftovers, I found a bagel tucked away in a deep corner. Just as I was feeling delighted, I realized I didn’t have any cream cheese ready. So, I spent some time thinking about how to make use of the leftover bagel. Here are four recipes for people like me. They’re also excellent options for those tired of just spreading cream cheese, so take a look!

Bagel Chips

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Bagel chips are the simplest yet most versatile way to enjoy bagels. Their crispy texture makes it hard to stop eating them. They’re delicious on their own, but you can also prepare various dipping sauces like chocolate sauce or strawberry jam to suit your taste. Flavored bagels like onion bagels or blueberry bagels are great to enjoy as is! They’re easy to make and not too strong in flavor, so I highly recommend them as snacks for kids as well.

▶ Recipe

① Cut the bagel into bite-sized pieces.

② Air fry at 180°C for 10 minutes.

Bagel Sandwich & Bagel Fruit Greek Yogurt

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These are great for a diet meal or a weekend brunch. If you have a cup of coffee, you can even take aesthetic photos for Instagram, so keep that in mind! Bagel sandwiches are also a good way to use up vegetables sleeping in your fridge. If you want to add sauce, I recommend whole grain mustard, which pairs well with almost anything.

▶ Recipe

① Warm the bagel.

② Slice it in half and spread cream cheese or sauce thinly.

③ Add cheese, lettuce, romaine, ham, salmon, avocado, carrot r?p?, or any ingredients you like, and it’s done.

This recipe is recommended for those who find the high calories of cream cheese a bit burdensome. Cream cheese has about 250 kcal per 100g, while Greek yogurt has about 170 kcal per 100g. Thick Greek yogurt helps with weight loss and boosts metabolism, so it’s a win-win. Choose your favorite fruits to enjoy together!

▶ Recipe

① Slice the thawed bagel in half.

② Air fry at 180°C for 2 minutes on each side.

③ Generously spread Greek yogurt on top.

④ Add beautifully cut seasonal fruits, and it’s ready.

Bagel Garlic Bread

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You can also make garlic baguette by preparing a garlic sauce and applying it to the bagel chips mentioned earlier. If you want to enjoy the deep flavor of garlic more, try making garlic bread using bagels. The sweet yet pungent taste is addictive, so be careful not to overeat. If you want soft garlic bread, I recommend spreading the sauce generously.

▶ Recipe

① Cut the thawed bagel into bite-sized pieces or just make cuts and open it up.

② Melt a bit of butter by microwaving it for about 10 seconds.

③ Mix minced garlic, condensed milk, and sugar into the butter in a 2:3:1 ratio.

④ Spread the sauce on one side of the bagel or generously fill it between the cuts. (Parsley is optional!)

⑤ Air fry at 180°C for 7 to 10 minutes. (Be careful not to overcook as it will become hard!)

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