Whole Wheat Bagel with Light Cream Cheese and Turkey Bacon

Ingredients

• whole wheat bagel 1 piece
• light cream cheese 2 tablespoons
• turkey bacon 3 slices
• olive oil or cooking spray 1 teaspoon

Method

1. Prepare the Turkey Bacon. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil or use cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the 3 slices of turkey bacon in the skillet, making sure they lay flat.
   Tip: Cook turkey bacon for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Flip carefully using tongs.
2. Toast the Whole Wheat Bagel. While the turkey bacon is cooking, slice the whole wheat bagel in half horizontally. Place both halves in a toaster or toaster oven and toast until golden and slightly crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
   Tip: If you prefer a softer bagel, toast it for less time or skip to warming it slightly in the skillet.
3. Spread Light Cream Cheese. Once the bagel halves are toasted, use a butter knife to spread 2 tablespoons (28 grams) of light cream cheese evenly over each half. This adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor.
   Tip: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes before spreading to make it easier to spread.
4. Assemble the Bagel. Place the cooked turkey bacon slices evenly on one half of the cream cheese–spread bagel. Then cover with the other half to form a sandwich.
   Tip: For easier eating, you can cut the assembled bagel in half.

Pro tips

• Use a non-stick skillet to cook turkey bacon evenly without extra oil.
• Toast the bagel just before serving to keep it warm and crisp.