Heart-Healthy Bagel with Crispy Bacon and Cream Cheese
Elevate your breakfast game with this *Heart-Healthy Bagel with Crispy Bacon and Cream Cheese*, a deliciously wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a toasted whole-grain bagel, creamy low-fat herbed cream cheese infused with chives, garlic powder, and black pepper, and perfectly crisp turkey bacon, this recipe combines indulgent flavor with better-for-you ingredients. Fresh layers of lettuce, ripe tomato, and buttery avocado add vibrant color and nutrients, making this bagel sandwich as satisfying as it is nourishing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's ideal for busy mornings or a light, feel-good lunch. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, this heart-smart bagel is a guilt-free way to enjoy bacon!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Whole-grain bagel
- 0.5 cup Low-fat cream cheese
- 4 slices Turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, thinly sliced
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven or toaster oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the turkey bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown. Flip halfway through the cooking time for even crisping.
While the bacon is cooking, prepare the cream cheese spread. In a small bowl, mix the low-fat cream cheese with the finely chopped chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Slice the whole-grain bagels in half and lightly toast them to your desired level of crispness.
Once the turkey bacon is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly on a paper towel to absorb any excess grease.
Assemble the bagel: Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese onto each toasted bagel half.
Layer a piece of lettuce on the bottom half of each bagel, followed by tomato slices, avocado slices, and crispy turkey bacon.
Place the top half of the bagel on and press gently.
Cut each bagel in half if desired, serve immediately, and enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 2274 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1953 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
