This homemade Bacon Cheddar Bagel recipe is so easy to make and the result is a delicious, chewy bagel that is topped with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. These bagels are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and can even be made ahead of time and frozen for future use.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Homemade bagels are easier to make than you might think, and taste so much better than store-bought!
- These Bacon Cheddar Bagels are topped with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, making them irresistible.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled, depending on how many bagels you want to make.
Ingredients
- self-raising flour, plus additional for kneading
- Greek yogurt
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- bacon, cooked and chopped approximately 4 slices
- egg white
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Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry Brush
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Knives
- Cutting Board
- Glass Measuring Cups
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In the bowl of your electric mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the self-raising flour, yogurt, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, and ½ cup bacon. Knead for 6 minutes until a ball forms. Add additional self-raising flour as needed. (The moisture of your yogurt may affect the exact quantities.)
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you will need to knead the dough by hand for 6 minutes.
- Once the dough forms a cohesive, elastic ball of dough, remove it from the bowl and place it on a workspace dusted with additional flour.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, then form each portion of dough into a bagel. Make them wider with a bigger hole than a normal bagel as they will get smaller with baking.
- Place the formed bagels onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Brush the bagels with egg white. Sprinkle on additional cheese and chopped bacon.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, until the tops of the bagels are golden brown.
Serve with butter, cream chees, or make sandwiches with these delicious bagels.
How to store, reheat, and freeze
Bagels are best eaten the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To freeze bagels, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and flash freeze for 30 minutes. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Frozen bagels are best eaten within 3 months.
Reheat frozen bagels by placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, until warmed through. You can also reheat bagels in the microwave, but they will not be as crispy.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: If you don't have self-raising flour, you can use all-purpose flour and add 1 teaspoon baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Make our air fryer bacon recipe for a great way to have crispy bacon, every time.
Variations
- Flavor: For different flavors, add other spices like garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs.
- Cheese: Use cheese varieties like Swiss Cheese, Gruyere, or Pepper Jack.
- Protein: Instead of bacon, use leftover ham or sausage.
Serving Suggestions
- If you love flavorful breakfast recipes like this bacon bagel recipe, you may also enjoy this Breakfast Enchilada Casserole.
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled eggs make for a simple grab-and-go breakfast that pairs well with these easy Greek yogurt bagels.
- Cheesy Sausage Egg Casserole is a protein-filled breakfast casserole that goes well with cheddar bagels.
- Serve these bagels with veggie egg scramble for a delicious breakfast or brunch.
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- Are bagels a staple breakfast in your house? You will want to give these Air Fryer Bagels a try next time.
- This Everything But the Bagel Dip is delicious when smeared on these cheddar bacon bagels.
- On a low-carb diet? Have no fear, these Keto Everything Bagels are the perfect way to stick to your health goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make the bagels ahead of time and freeze or store them for future use.
Yes, you can use a baking mat in place of parchment paper.
You can serve these bagels with your favorite toppings like butter, cream cheese or eggs.
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Bacon Cheddar Bagels
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Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour plus additional for kneading
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided into ½ for the dough and ¼ for topping the bagels
- ¾ cup bacon, cooked and chopped approximately 5 slices, ½ for the dough and ¼ for topping the bagels
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the self-rising flour, yogurt, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, and ½ cup bacon. Knead for 6 minutes until a ball forms. Add additional self-raising flour as needed. (The moisture of your yogurt may affect the exact quantities.)
- Once the dough forms a cohesive, elastic ball of dough, remove it from the bowl and place it on a workspace dusted with additional flour.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, then form each portion of dough into a bagel. Make them wider with a bigger hole than a normal bagel as they will get smaller with baking.
- Place the formed bagels onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Brush the bagels with the egg white. Sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped bacon.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, until the tops of bagels are golden brown.
- Serve with butter, cream cheese, or make an amazing egg sandwich.
Jasper
Hate to tell you this, but you didn’t write in the recipe when you’re supposed to add the cheese and bacon to the mix. You only mention putting additional cheese and bacon on top after they are formed. Please double check your recipe before posting it.
Eileen xo
My proof reader apologizes for the error. We have corrected the recipe. Thank you for letting us know.