Savory Baked Bagel Chips Food

HOMEMADE BAGEL CHIPS WITH CREAMY GARLIC AND VEGETABLE SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• With a sharp knife, very carefully slice the bagels one at a time as thinly as possible, for 8 to 10 thin slices per bagel. Spread in 1 layer on the prepared sheets.
• Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When oil starts to get warm, about 1 minute, remove from the heat and add the garlic and Essence. Let sit until the garlic perfumes the oil, about 10 minutes. Remove the garlic from the oil.
• With a pastry brush, lightly brush the oil on the bagel chips. Bake until golden brown. Turn and bake on the second side until just crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on wire racks.
• To serve, arrange the bagel chips on a platter with the creamy garlic and vegetable spread.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sour cream. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before serving. (The spread will keep for 3 days refrigerated.)

SALT AND GARLIC BAGEL CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
• Slice bagels into 1/8 inch thick rounds using a serrated knife. Arrange them in a single layer on the greased baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Use a spoon or pastry brush to apply the flavored olive oil to the bagel chips. If you start to run out of the mixture, you can add a little bit more oil without sacrificing any flavor. Season the chips lightly with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the chips are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and cool. The chips will become crispier as they cool.

CRUNCHY BAGEL CHIPS

Steps:

• Refrigerate bagels for 1 hour. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine butter and garlic salt; brush over bagel slices. , Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

BAGEL CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Mix oregano, garlic powder, and basil in a small bowl. Pour olive oil into a separate bowl. Brush bagel slices with olive oil on both sides; wipe any excess oil from pieces using a paper towel. Sprinkle a small amount of oregano mixture onto each bagel piece. Arrange seasoned bagel slices onto a cooking rack.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bagel chips are browned and crisp, about 1 hour. Let cool 10 minutes.

ITALIAN HERB BAGEL CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
• Thinly slice the bagels and place in a large bowl. (Slices don't have to be perfect.).
• Place butter in small bowl and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, until margarine melts.
• Stir remaining ingredients into melted margarine.
• Lightly toss butter mixture into bagels being careful not to break up bagels too much.
• Spread bagels evenly onto 2 jellyroll pans or large baking sheets.
• Bake for 45 minutes at 275 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Cool completely in pans.
• Store in air-tight container.

SAVORY BAKED BAGEL CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place bagel slices into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil while tossing lightly; sprinkle bagel slices with garlic powder and toss again. Arrange bagel chips onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; turn the chips over and bake until chips are crisp and dry, about 10 more minutes.