My version of the famous bacon scallion cream cheese spread I love from Brugger’s Bagels. This easy recipe makes a great low carb vegetable dip, too!
This recipe is my version of the famous bacon scallion cream cheese spread I fell in love with at Brugger’s Bagels. The ingredient list is short and sweet: full-fat cream cheese, cooked bacon, chopped scallions. I love spreading it on my low carb bagels.
Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese Spread
Before choosing a low carb lifestyle you could find me at Brugger’s Bagels at least once a week. A sesame bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese to-go was my usual order. Thanks to great low carb bagel recipes my favorite sesame bagel is back on the morning menu.
I didn’t like cream cheese as a kid and shunned it as a young woman because of it’s fat content. Yep, I was brainwashed by the low calorie/low fat rhetoric I viewed on television, read in magazines and heard friends and family members espouse.
Instead, I opted for a smidge of margarine and a generous drizzle of honey or enjoyed my bagels plain. I always felt guilty when I ordered that bagel with bacon and scallion cream cheese.
Bacon has enjoyed an almost cult following the last several years and is okay to enjoy in moderation on a low carb diet. I don’t eat bacon every day, but I don’t feel guilty eating it or even cream cheese for that matter.
Cream cheese helps thicken low carb sauces (Alfredo!) and gravies and is a common base for appetizers. And, it just tastes great.
Add bacon and scallions to cream cheese and you have a savory spread perfect for bagels, English muffins and toast. But don’t stop there!
Try this cream cheese spread on vegetables as an appetizing dip or use it to stuff chicken. It adds just the right amount of bacon and onion flavor. And don't forget to enjoy on your homemade keto bagels.
Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese Spread is 1 net carb per serving.
Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese Spread for Bagels
Ingredients
- 8 oz full fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (more if you like bacon!)
- 2 tablespoon chopped scallions, including light green parts
- 2 tablespoon almond milk or heavy cream (milk for non-low carb)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon white vineger
- 1-2 teaspoon low carb powdered sugar (or Swerve Confectioners)(regular sugar for non-low carb)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl.
- Add the almond milk (or heavy cream), lemon juice, vinegar and sweetener to the cream cheese, mixing until combined - I use a hand mixer.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and scallions.
- Refrigerate for an hour to firm-up again. It will be spreadable.
- Serving size is approximately 2 ½ tablespoons with 1 carb per serving.
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nancy elizabeth blue 517
I made it, this is a great snack.
blue 517
I'm gonna make this to snack on with crackers & toast maybe for breakfast, it sounds light & does not leave a 10 pond brick in you stomach.
Xenia
Thank you so much, amazing recipes &
Links to other great ones. Makes me one to jump up & start cooking even though it’s past 11pm.
Lol I need to buy xanthum gum, no sure
Correct spelling...
Kim
I'm glad you like the recipes, Xenia. Although a bag of xanthan gum will cost around $8, it will last for several years. -Kim
Kim
Made the Bacon and scallion cream cheese spread for my parents and they loved it!
If I were to do a jalapeño cream cheese spread, do you think it will still taste great if follow this recipe but add finely diced jalapeño (remove the bacon)?
What would you recommend?
Thank you !
Kim
I'm glad your parents liked the recipe Kim. I think adding a jalapeno would taste great. If it were me, I would char the jalapeno on a gas burner or under the broiler, peel it and then mince or dice it. It would add a mellow smokiness that would compliment the bacon and tanginess of the cream cheese nicely. -Kim
Beth
Who needs bagels? :)
Toni
What a great recipe! The acids really kick up the flavor! I, too can relate to the cream cheese guilt! Thank god that's done!
Kim
I'm so glad you like the recipe, Toni. This is so good in and on so many things. Enjoy! -Kim
Patricia
Loved it!! My bacon lover boyfriend loved it. He even thought it was store bought. Altought I skipped the vinegar just because I wasn't sure.
Cheryl
This tastes very close to the Brugger's recipe. I loved it on my low carb bagel. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea it was so easy to make.
Kim
Yes! It's really good. Try it stuffed in chicken, too. We can't get enough. -Kim
Marize
How long will it last in the fridge? Can it be frozen?
Kim
I wouldn't freeze it, Marize, but it will last a week in the fridge. Enjoy. -Kim
MELODEE
What is one serving size?
Kim
Hi Melodee. It's in step 4 - approximately 2 1/2 tablespoons. Enjoy the spread. -Kim