Cream Cheese Spreads for Bagels

I think a bagel isn't properly dressed unless it has something sweet and yummy on top of it. I like cream cheese on a bagel, but I don't want plain old cream cheese.  I want it to have something fabulous in it to make me want more.  So, after trying various spreads at the grocery, Panera, and places like that, I decided I can make these on my own.  So, here we go:

Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Spread (my favorite)

1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 c. finely chopped walnuts
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. softened butter

Mix well. 



Raspberry or Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread

1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 tsp. Raspberry or Blackberry jam
1/2 tsp. softened butter

Mix well. 



If you don't like sweet spreads for your bagel, try these:

Dill Spread for Bagels

1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 tsp. Dill
1/2 tsp. softened butter
1/8 tsp. salt

Mix well. 


Cheese Ball Spread for Bagels

1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 slices of finely cooked bacon, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasonings

Chill each of these for at least 30 minutes before serving.