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Ingredients
- 6 mini bagels (or 3 regular size bagels, cut in half)
- One package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 12 slices salami (8-10 more if using mini bagels)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley, 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Thin slices of red onion, cucumber slices or arugula for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread: Combine the softened cream cheese with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth, then set aside to cool. You can also add fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley.
- Toast the Bagels: Toast mini bagels (or half a regular one) until lightly golden and crispy. Toast or broil a few minutes on each side. The crunchy with the smooth is as good as bagel and cream cheese come when you toast them.
- Assemble the Bagel Bites: Divide the seasoned cream cheese offering between both sliced and toasted bagel halves. Place a slice or two, if possible, of salami on top, folding them if needed to fit the bagel.
- Additional Toppings: To boost the flavor and give it that little bit of crunch, you could also add some sliced red onions, cucumber slices, or a few rocket leaves above the salami. It pairs beautifully with the creamy cream cheese and salty salami, a perfect dish for everyone.
- Serve: Lay them out on a plate and enjoy. They are in their prime when eaten fresh and ideally ever so slightly warm.
Tips and Variations:
- For a Spicy Twist: Add spice according to your preferences, drizzle some hot sauce, or sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes over the cream cheese before you lay on the salami.
- Add Veggies: You can add veggies like roasted bell peppers or thinly sliced tomatoes to taste, and some other veggies that you want to add.
- What Else is Meat?: Experiment with pepperoni, prosciutto, or ham for something new and try different flavor profiles as well.
- Varieties of Bagel: To increase the flavor of bites, try different types of bagels, like everything bagels, sesame, or whole wheat.
- Advance Preparation: The bagels can be toasted, and the cream cheese spread prepared in advance.
- Seasons and Suppers Dairy-Free Option: Use a plant-based cream cheese substitute for dairy-free. Most vegan cream cheeses can be equally rich and yummy.
- To Serve: Just spread each bagel bite half with the cream cheese, salami, and whatever else you want to add.
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: You will get 378 calories with this meal.
- Protein: An amount of 14 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 34 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here 39 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Sugars: A 1 g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
- Fiber: 2 g of fiber is obtained here.
- Cholesterol: 44 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
- Sodium: 800 mg of sodium is used.
These Salami-Cream Cheese Bagel Bites are by far everyone’s favorite snack or party appetizer. Whole wheat bagel halves with soft creamy savory cream cheese and those salty salami slivers make the perfect delightful dish. Whether serving for a party, looking for a snack on-the-go, or making an easy appetizer to please your people, these bagel bites are just the thing. These savory little bites are delicious and with only 4 ingredients you can have them on the table in minutes.