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If you think of bagels solely in terms of easy breakfast, then you're missing out on a versatile weapon in your kitchen's arsenal! Bagels can be used in so many delicious ways and can be a part of any meal from breakfast to dessert. Their longer shelf life means they're not going to turn moldy a few days after purchasing. Plus, keeping extra bagels in the kitchen can be a surprisingly useful kitchen hack.
As a Secret Ingredient in Mac and Cheese
This recipe from The Food in My Beard uses everything bagels as a binder. They are the last thing to be added to the mac and cheese before it's baked for ten minutes, giving the top a cheesy, flavor filled, crispy brown crust. This is a flavor boosting, game changer!
Egg in a Hole
Most egg in a hole recipes call for a hole to be made in bread. Instead of making a hole in a perfectly fine slice of bread, use the hole that's already in a bagel! This recipe from Well Plated includes spreading smashed avocado, and then add your egg. Any recipe for traditional egg in a hole works on a bagel.
Make Your Own Bagel Chips
Chips can be such a guilty pleasure considering how you can mindlessly devour an entire bag while binging your favorite show. Making your own bagel chips allows complete freedom to experiment with all sorts of flavors and is cheaper than buying a bag. This recipe from Chef Savvy takes about 10-15 minutes to whip up! While your crisps bake, you can stir up your favorite dip to pair with them.
Making Stuffing
When it comes to making stuffing, why wait until Thanksgiving? Most recipes are pretty time-intensive - so, for a simpler method, try making it with bagels. This recipe from Momtastic has all the familiar flavors with a twist, and will grab everyone's attention.
French Onion Soup
Every cook knows just how important texture can be. Soggy bread that's sometimes inevitable in French onion soup can be a turnoff for some. The solution? This recipe from Yes More Please calls to cut your favorite bagel in half for a topping that's going to soak up all that onion flavor while staying slightly firm and just a bit chewy.
Bagel Bird Feeders
Ever forgot about a bag of bagels you bought that got pushed to the back of the pantry? There's no reason to throw out those stale bagels - they're perfect for bird feeders! PBS recommends using them as part of a fun family project to feed the birds! Just smear the bagels with peanut butter, and roll them in bird seed. Thread some yarn or twine through the hole in the center, then hang from a nearby tree.
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