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Bagel Bombs are the perfect breakfast on the run! Raise your hand if you are steeling yourself for hectic mornings again! I certainly am. These bagel bombs have been a saving grace for anytime we need a fast protein packed breakfast. Bursting with cream cheese and vaguely reminiscent to Red Lobster’s famous cheddar biscuits, these delicious protein-packed bombs are the perfect on the go breakfast anytime you are charging out the door to work. I love making a couple batches at once so I can freeze them. It makes our mornings a thousand times less hectic and allows us to still eat. Since the cream cheese is trapped inside these beauties, it also makes it easy to eat on the run. You won’t have to worry about dropping your precious bagel or getting cream cheese on your shirt!
A Touch of Sourdough
There are tons of bagel bite recipes online these days. Most use yeast and take hours to make. Mine uses baking powder and baking soda (similar to biscuit dough.) Another fun flavor enhancer I use is sourdough discard. I love adding sourdough starter into my baked goods when possible. While there isn’t much starter in this recipe, the bagel bombs get a delightful hit of tang. Think of adding sourdough discard to this recipe like a flavoring rather than as a rising agent.
The Ultimate Protein
These bombs are made with Greek yogurt so you get all the protein! If you have a little time to chill and relax in the morning (lucky you!), pair it with a nice cup of tea, milk, juice, or coffee. If you don’t have time to chill in the morning…these bagel bombs taste excellent by themselves!
Choose Your Filling Adventure
I love the simplicity of cream cheese. By love, I mean LOVE! I slather more cream cheese on bagels more than I probably should! For these bagel bombs, I found 1 tablespoon of cream cheese spread works best! When it comes to the perfect type of cream cheese filling, I discovered that bagel bombs are a little more picky than traditional bagels!
The Fails:
Fail #1: Cut cream cheese blocks into cubes. This made a weird curdled filling. It was delicious! But the texture wasn’t ideal
Fail #2: Mix block cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt. This worked better, but ended up a little runny and added an extra and unnecessary step without a more positive result.
Success! I used Philadelphia’s cream cheese spread. Cream cheese spread is softer than bricks of cream cheese. The air whipped into the cheese makes it lighter and smoother. I found that when I made bagel bombs with this type of cream cheese, the baked result did not end up in big curdles. Yum!
If you want it fun, add chives, garlic, or even strawberry for a sweet bagel bomb. Experiment and have fun with it!
Step By Step:
Step 1: Mix it up!
Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Add in the plain Greek yogurt and sourdough starter. Combine into a dough.
Step 2: Knead!
Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead roughly 15-20 times. Divide into 8 equal pieces a shape into 4-5 inch circles.
Step 3: Fill The Bombs!
Spoon 1 tablespoon of cream cheese into the center of the dough. Pinch the edges closed and place the balls seam side down on the baking tray.
Step 4: Top Me Up!
This is the fun part! Coat with an egg wash, and top your bagel bombs with anything you want. Roll them in everything bagel seasoning, top with Parmesan cheese, or anything else your heart desires!
Step 5: Bake It!
Pop the bagel bombs in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Once done, cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before eating. This gives the insides time to finish cooking. π
Step 6: Meal Plan to the Rescue!
Wrap each bomb in plastic wrap and save in a freezer bag. To serve, unwrap the plastic wrap and microwave for 45 seconds-1 minute.
Enjoy the Hectic!
Life gets crazy, but if you keep a stash of these in your freezer, it’s a guaranteed way to avoid getting hangry. Now you can always have a chewy bagel and soft cream cheese anytime you want! If you enjoyed this recipe, comment below, share it with friends, and tell me what your favorite bagel topping is!
Happy eating!
~Anna
Bagel Bombs: The Perfect Breakfast on the Run!
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups bread flour plus 2 Tbsp for kneading
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Filling
- 8 tbsp cream cheese spread I like Philadelphia cream cheese spread
- 1/2 tsp garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Set aside. Combine the cream cheese and garlic powder together in a bowl. Set aside. While I love the simple combo of cream cheese and a hint of garlic, you can also add cheddar cheese, chives, everything bagel seasoning, or whatever you want to try in your bagel filling!
- In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together. Whisk to combine. Add the yogurt and sourdough discard and stir just until a dough forms. Dust the 2 tablespoons of flour onto a clean workspace. Turn the dough out onto your floured surface and knead the dough just until it is combined and all the dry bits are gone. Don't over knead. You don't want it to get tough. Kneading it about 15-20 times should do the trick!
- Divide the dough into 8 equally sized balls. Roll out each ball one at a time with a rolling pin. Roll them out into circles roughly 8 inches wide.
- Dollop a spoonful of the filling into the center of the dough circle. To make sure you get an even amount of filling in each bagel bomb, I like to divide up the filling into 8 sections using a spoon or a spatula. Gently pinch the edges of the ball closed and make sure that your seam is completely sealed. You don't want your filling leaking out the bottom.
- Place the bagel bombs seam side down on the baking tray, brush with an egg wash, and sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese or roll in everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Let it cool at least 10 minutes before digging in!
Meal Prepping Breakfast
- Once cooled, wrap each bagel bomb individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer ziploc bag. Freeze for later!
- When you want to reheat your bagel, remove the plastic wrap and microwave for about 45 seconds-1 minute. Enjoy!
