If you’re obsessed with everything bagels and love warm, cheesy breakfast recipes, these everything bagel bombs are for you. With soft, fluffy dough wrapped around savory Canadian bacon and creamy melted cheese, all topped with crunchy everything bagel seasoning, they disappear fast around here.
These little handheld bites are perfect for breakfast, brunch, game day snacks, or even an easy grab-and-go lunch. And the best part? They’re surprisingly simple to make with just a handful of ingredients.
If you love easy comfort food recipes like these, you’ll definitely want to check out these hearty sausage breakfast enchiladas or these fun party-ready cheesy apple bacon jam roses.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft and fluffy homemade dough
- Loaded with creamy cheese and savory bacon
- Perfect for meal prep or snacking
- Easy to customize
- Made without yeast
- Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep
Key Ingredients
You’ll find all the ingredients and their exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Yougrt & Sour Cream: These make the dough soft, rich, and tender without needing yeast. They also add a slight tang that gives “real bagel” flavor vibes.
- Baking Powder: Since there’s no yeast, this is what helps the dough puff up and bake light instead of dense.
- Canadian Bacon: Adds a salty, savory bite and gives the filling that breakfast-style flavor.
- Cream Cheese: The best part in the middle. It melts into a creamy, rich filling that makes these feel extra indulgent.
- Everything Bagels Seasoning: This gives the bites their classic, garlicky, salty, and savory bagel shop flavor.
Variations
- Bacon Cheddar Bagel Bombs: Use crispy bacon and cheddar cheese in place of Canadian bacon and cream cheese.
- Spicy: Add diced jalapenos or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Breakfast Bombs: Use scrambled eggs for the filling for a bite-sized breakfast.
- Pizza Bagel Bombs: Use pepperoni and mozzarella for the filling.
- Semi-Homemade: Use refrigerated biscuit dough for a tasty, semi-homemade version.
How to Make Everything Bagel Bombs
Step 1: Whisk the dry dough ingredients and set aside. Mix the yogurt and sour cream. Then, mix the wet and dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
Step 2: Divide the dough into 16 pieces. Then, roll each one or smash them into flat discs on a floured surface.
Step 3: Top each disc with a piece of Canadian bacon and a cube of cream cheese.
Step 4: Fold the sides of each disc over and roll into a ball. Then, place seam side down on a prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Brush the bombs with egg wash and sprinkle them with everything seasoning.
Step 6: Bake until golden brown. Then, cool and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Flour your hands often since the dough is sticky.
- Flour your work surface liberally. Again, the dough is sticky.
- Don’t overfill, or the cheese may leak out.
- Seal the seams tightly before baking.
Everything Bagel Bombs FAQs
Yes! You can fully assemble the bagel bombs, cover them, and refrigerate them before baking. When ready to bake, simply add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
They’ll last for up to 4 days when refrigerated in an airtight container.
Absolutely. Bake them first, let them cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through.
Make sure to pinch the seams tightly closed and place the bagel bombs seam-side down on the baking sheet before baking.
Yes! Air fry at 350°F for about 10–12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 8 minutes or warm in the air fryer for a few minutes to keep the outside crisp.
Great Pairings for These Bombs
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Everything Bagel Bombs
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted (plus 1 cup for dusting )
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 6 ounce Canadian bacon
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 2 egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Slice cream cheese into 16 cubes.
- In a large bowl, add 2 cups of sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Next add yogurt and sour cream.
- Mix together the wet and dry ingredients with a fork until dough is formed. (Dough will be sticky).
- Dust hands with flour.
- Divide dough into 16 equal parts and roll each one into a ball. (Redust hands after each ball)
- Once all dough balls have been formed generously dust work surface with flour,
- Roll out each ball or smash with your hands to form a flat disc (adding a sprinkle of flour if sticking).
- Place a piece of Canadian bacon to the center and top with a cube of cream cheese.
- Fold the side over each other and roll back into a ball.
- Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat the process with remaining dough and filling.
- Beat egg whites together and brush on top of each bagel bomb.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the top of each bomb.
- Bake in the oven for 23-25 minutes or until the bagel bombs have begun to brown.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before eating.
- Makes 16 bagel bombs
- ● dough is very sticky, use as much extra flour to keep from sticking to the work surface or hands.
- ● Freeze cream cheese for 15-20 minutes before handling.
Notes
- Flour your hands often since the dough is sticky.
- Flour your work surface liberally. Again, the dough is sticky.
- Don’t overfill, or the cheese may leak out.
- Seal the seams tightly before baking.
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