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Feb232021

Smashed Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

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Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels
Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels
Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels
Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels
Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels
Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Find the recipe card at the end of the post. Make sure to read the content as it contains chef tips, substitution options, answers to FAQs to help you succeed the first time around!

Healthy, delicious & perfect anytime are these bagels topped with smashed everything bagel avocado cream cheese, chopped veggies & cheese!

So last week on my Facebook page, I did a “Show me your eats” post with regards to lunch or breakfast. Since Becca, my Assitant extraordinaire always posts the nightly dinner question I figured I’d ask about lunch and breakfast. I mean we almost all eat at least one of those meals so why not make those delicious as well?!

 Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Well…

I was FLOORED I tell ya by the response y’all had over my bagel picture! To me, it was just a way to use up some leftover veggies and spread I had from a shoot. But you guys went crazy over it (and I absolutely LOVE you for it!!!).

Seriously, responses like that mean the world to me!

Okay so let’s get started!

Ingredients List

The list is pretty basic and truly easily customizable to your tastes.

  • 4 bagels, sliced and toasted (if you prefer yours toasted)
  • Minced veggies – I went with broccoli, cauliflower, and a trio of mini bell peppers
  • Cheese – go with finely shredded cheese
  • Prepared Smashed Avocado Everything Bagel Spread

I’ll list below substitutions and additional add-ins like I always do!

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Let’s Make Deliciousness!

I have to admit, I’m almost a tad embarrassed in telling you that I ate this breakfast every day for the past week and am still going strong. It’s just SO GOOD! 

And what I love about this (other than it being crazy delicious) is that it’s totally customizable!

  1. To each toasted bagel, spread on about 2 tablespoon of the Smashed Avocado Everything Bagel Spread.

Obviously, you can add more or less per your liking! I’m a 3-4 tablespoon portion person myself but that’s just me.

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

  1. Next, sprinkle on the bell peppers, cauliflower, and broccoli.
  2. Top with a sprinkling of cheese and then with clean hands (or the back of a spatula if you hate getting your hands dirty), gently press the cheese and veggies down into the spread.

Buy pressing it down a bit, it helps with the toppings to stay on the bagel when you bite into it.

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Now if you didn’t want to add the cheese, you can totally omit it if you’re dairy-free.

Wait, what??? It has cream cheese in the Smashed Avocado Everything Bagel Spread! I know, crazy right? Per the USDA, “Foods made from milk that have little to no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream, and butter, are not part of the Dairy Group.“

You see cream cheese is made from milk fat and has little to no calcium. However, cream cheese is high in lactose which means if you’re lactose intolerant when you make the spread obviously omit the cream cheese, and on this recipe, skip the cheese topping. But check out the substitutions below for how to get that cheesy taste!

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Time to eat!

I’d love to say that I only ate half of the bagel like this but I can’t lie. I ate both halves and was full for the entire day. But guys it was so worth it!

With the added freshness of the veggies, it felt “healthier”.

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Making in advance

This recipe is part yes and part no to this question.

Toppings

The toppings, veggies, etc can all be prepared up to 4 days in advance and kept in an air-tight container.

Avocado Cream Cheese Spread

It’s best to prepare this right before serving only to help prevent oxidation. At most you could attempt to make it the day prior but you must make sure that the entire surface of the spread is covered in plastic wrap directly and kept in an air-tight container.

Bagels

Do people actually pre-toast them? I’m going to say no here, just toast them right before serving.

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

 

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Substitutions

This is where you get to be creative and go with what you have on hand and also what you like.

  • Bagels – If you aren’t a bagel fan you can do toast or crostini. Want it Low Carb/Keto-Friendly? Go with Zero Net Carb Bagels! They come in Plain and Everything!
  • Veggies – Shaved Brussels Sprouts, minced shallots, jicama, sliced radishes, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers – really the sky is the limit. I personally wouldn’t go with any roasted or warm veggies only because I like that crunch factor the fresh veggies add.
  • Cheese – literally go with your favorite cheese that you can finely shred
  • Avocado Cream Cheese Spread – so it has to have avocado in it BUT you do not have to add the cream cheese if you can’t handle lactose. To keep the cheese flavor just add some nutritional yeast to the spread and you’ll get that cheesy flavor!

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Additional Toppings

I so love these sections in my post as I get to really show you guys how versatile my recipes are! In the section below I talk about a Bagel Bar and give you lots of topping ideas but here are some great combinations that would rock your plate!

These suggestions all start with the bagel and the spread. The rest is up to your imagination!

  • Bacon & Eggs – add some scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese
  • Fajita – thinly slice cooked flank steak and add the steak, some peppers, onions, cheese, and cilantro
  • Spicy Chorizo – add cooked chorizo, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, and a drizzle of sour cream
  • Taco – add taco seasoned ground meat, minced tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, cheese and finish with sour cream drizzle. For added crunch add some crushed tortillas
  • California Club – add cooked, shredded chicken, peppers, broccoli, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of Baja cream sauce

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

Make it a Bagel Bar

If you’re looking for a way to kick up your next family meal, why not make this as a bagel bar for one of your meals!? And yes, this totally acceptable for dinner!

  • Chop up all of your veggies
  • Protein – crisp up and chop bacon, add cured salmon, sauteed chorizo, scrambled eggs, chopped sausage, shaved ham or turkey, or even some taco meat!
  • Cheeses – I’m all about a variety of shredded cheeses like cheddar, Colby, hot pepper, swiss, mozzarella, or something funky like tomato pesto!
  • Drizzles – Thinking little bottles of sriracha, hot sauce, chimichurri (think adding flank steak with cheese and tomatoes!), sour cream
  • Crunchies – this is totally out of the box but if you were doing a Mexican fiesta topped bagel add some crushed tortilla chips!

The best thing about this idea is you don’t have to limit yourself to breakfast-type things. The base spread can be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels


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Smashed Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels

  • Author: TKWAdmin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: breakfast, bagels, lunch, brunch, crowd foods
  • Method: toaster
  • Cuisine: breakfast, bagels, lunch, brunch, crowd foods

Healthy, delicious & perfect anytime are these bagels topped with smashed everything bagel avocado cream cheese, chopped veggies & cheese!

Smashed Everything Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels
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Ingredients

  • 3–4 Bagels, sliced and toasted
  • 1/2 cup minced raw broccoli
  • 1/2 cup minced raw cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup minced bell peppers, any color or a mixture
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded cheese – cheddar/Colby jack/fiesta blend, your choice
  • 1 batch of prepared Smashed Avocado Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Spread

Optional

  • Hot sauce or Sriracha
  • Additional Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Evenly divide the bagel spread over each toasted bagel.
  2. Sprinkle on some minced bell peppers, cauliflower, and broccoli.
  3. Sprinkle on as little or as much cheese as you like. Using your hand (or spatula if you don’t want to get your hands dirty), gently press the cheese and veggies down to the spread. This makes it easier to bite and keep the toppings on the bagel.
  4. If desired, before eating, finish with any extras such as a splash of hot sauce, sriracha, or additional everything bagel seasoning!

Notes

*Obviously the type and size of the bagels you use will alter the nutrition information.

1 bagel5031.3 g1014.1 mg19.7 g65.1 g15.6 g7.2 mg

Keywords: #smashedavocado #avocadotoast Smashed Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels, everything bagel cream cheese, avocado toast, crescent roll veggie pizza, leftover recipes, brunch dishes, bridal party dishes, bagel bar

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  1. paulj marvin says

    March 9, 2021 at 11:06 pm

    Hi, Amazing article. This article is very informative and I feel like you are reading my mind.

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  2. Addison says

    March 7, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    I absolutely love avocado! These flavors are so fresh and yummy. This is great for a quick lunch!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Heidy says

    March 7, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    This wonderful recipe was fantastic! The entire family enjoyed it, and I will be sharing the recipe with a few coworkers that enjoy this cuisine, Have a great week!!! Thank you!
    Heidy

    ★★★★★

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  4. Amy Casey says

    March 7, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    This is an awesome idea for a bagel schmear! I can’t wait to pick up some bagels to give this one a try. It will be delicious on our Jersey bagels.

    ★★★★★

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