Description
Crispy bagel bites deliver a delightful crunch that elevates snack time to gourmet heights. Packed with savory flavors and perfect for sharing, you’ll find these miniature delights irresistibly addictive.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel Coating:
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
Filling:
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) cream cheese
Seasoning:
- Everything bagel seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Generously coat the entire tortilla surface with cream cheese, ensuring an even layer, and dust with selected seasoning for enhanced flavor profile.
- Transform the tortilla into a tightly wound cylindrical shape, creating a compact log that will yield approximately 9 uniform pinwheel segments.
- Position a skillet over medium-high heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt completely and create a golden cooking surface.
- Gently place pinwheel sections into the heated skillet, carefully rotating to guarantee uniform butter coverage and consistent browning across all surfaces.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, frequently flipping to achieve a crisp, golden exterior while maintaining a soft internal texture.
- Remove pinwheels from heat and allow them to rest for 5 minutes, permitting the cream cheese to solidify slightly and intensify the overall flavor and structural integrity.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later consumption, exploring alternative filling options like jalapeños, cheddar, fruit preserves, or flavored cream cheese variations.
- For low-carbohydrate dietary preferences, consider utilizing Carb Balance tortillas as a healthier alternative.
Notes
- Customize the filling by exploring diverse cream cheese flavors like herb, garlic, or sun-dried tomato for exciting taste variations.
- Swap traditional tortillas with low-carb options like cauliflower or almond flour wraps to accommodate gluten-sensitive or keto dietary needs.
- Enhance nutrition by adding protein-rich ingredients such as smoked salmon, turkey slices, or scrambled eggs to create a more substantial and balanced snack.
- Experiment with different seasonings like everything bagel blend, ranch powder, or za’atar to elevate the flavor profile and keep the recipe exciting for repeated preparation.
- Prep Time: less than 10 minutes
- Cook Time: about 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg