Hot Honey Cream Cheese Bagel – Hiland Dairy

Hot Honey Cream Cheese Bagel

Open-faced bagel halves spread with cream cheese and topped with crispy bacon, sliced tomatoes, avocado, fresh basil, hot honey, lemon zest, and black pepper.

This Hot Honey Cream Cheese Bagel brings together creamy, spicy, savory, and fresh flavors in every bite. Hiland Dairy Cream Cheese creates a rich base for avocado, juicy tomato, and crispy bacon, while hot honey adds the perfect sweet heat. Everything seasoning, lemon zest, and microgreens give it a fresh finishing touch.

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  • Prep Time
    15 Minutes

  • Servings
    2

Ingredients

  • 2 bagels, toasted
  • 1 block Hiland Dairy Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp hot honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 tsp everything seasoning
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 3-6 fresh tomato slices
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
  • Microgreens, for garnish
  • Fresh lemon zest
  • Fresh lemon juice, optional

Directions

  • Whip the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Toast the bagels until golden.
  • Spread generously with the whipped hot-honey cream cheese.
  • Layer with avocado, tomato, and crispy bacon.
  • Finish with microgreens, everything seasoning, fresh lemon zest, and a dramatic drizzle of hot honey.
  • Slice in half and serve immediately.

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