All the flavors of a bagel turned into delicious finger food!
These mini bagel bites transform a simple flour tortilla into a crunchy, creamy handheld snack. Made with cream cheese, butter, and Everything Bagel seasoning, they’re quick to prepare and consistently popular with kids and adults alike. The outside crisps to a golden brown while the cream cheese sets inside, giving a familiar bagel flavor in a fun bite-sized format.
Ingredients
- large flour tortillas
- cream cheese (regular or flavored)
- butter
- Everything Bagel seasoning (optional)
To assemble these pinwheels, spread a generous, even layer of cream cheese across a large flour tortilla. Sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning to taste over the cream cheese; its mix of sesame and poppy seeds with dried onion, garlic, and salt adds both texture and savory flavor.
Roll the tortilla tightly into a log, then slice it into bite-size pinwheels—one large tortilla usually yields about nine pieces. For best results, keep the rolls snug so they hold together while cooking.
Heat a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pinwheels and move them gently in the pan so each piece gets a light coating of butter. Cook, flipping frequently, until each side is golden brown and crispy. Once removed, let them rest for about five minutes so the cream cheese firms up and the flavors settle.
Want to make them even more exciting? Try a sprinkle of shredded cheddar and diced jalapeños for a spicy-salty version, or make a sweet batch by using cinnamon-sugar and a smear of jam or diced strawberries. Flavored cream cheese varieties work great too—experiment with what your family prefers.
This recipe is wonderfully flexible: serve it as a quick breakfast, a satisfying after-school snack, or an appetizer for casual get-togethers. The contrast of creamy filling and crisp tortilla, along with the toasted seeds and savory notes from the seasoning, makes these bites addictive and easy to customize.
Crispy Bagel Bites
Tortilla pinwheels made with cream cheese and Everything Bagel seasoning, pan-fried in butter until golden and crispy. A fast, kid-friendly snack or simple breakfast—ready in under ten minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 2–3 tbsp cream cheese (adjust to taste)
- Everything Bagel seasoning, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Spread cream cheese evenly over the tortilla with a butter knife, then sprinkle on the Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and slice into bite-size pinwheels (about 8–10 pieces per tortilla).
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pinwheels and toss gently to coat with butter.
- Cook, flipping frequently, until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Let the pinwheels rest for about 5 minutes so the cream cheese firms up before serving.
Notes
- Customize with flavored cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, jelly, or fresh fruit like strawberries for different sweet or savory variations.
- Use low-carb or thin tortillas if you prefer fewer carbs; adjust cooking time slightly to avoid over-browning.
- These take under ten minutes from start to finish, making them ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, brunch, or casual parties.
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