Description
Cheesy Spinach-Artichoke Bagels are a delicious and savory snack or appetizer featuring a creamy mixture of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses spread over toasted bagel halves. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh ingredients with melted mozzarella and Parmesan to create a warm, satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 2 plain or everything bagels, halved
Topping
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the bagels.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and lightly sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Add artichokes: Stir the chopped, drained artichoke hearts into the cooked spinach mixture, combining well.
- Mix cheeses and seasonings: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Combine vegetables and cheese mixture: Fold the spinach and artichoke mixture into the cheese blend gently, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
- Prepare bagels: Spread the cheesy spinach-artichoke mixture evenly over the cut sides of each bagel half.
- Bake: Place the topped bagels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally topped with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
Notes
- This recipe makes a great appetizer, lunch, or snack.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free bagels if preferred for dietary needs.
- The topping mixture can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Add red pepper flakes to taste for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
