These Bagel Balls are so fun! They’re a NYC deli stop in a bite. Smokey lox, cream cheese and briny capers surrounded by chewy everything bagels create a classic taste in a fun new way. These are also great for on the go eating in the car.
My bagel sandwich comes up for pickup. I take the white paper bag, thank the woman and make my way back down toward the water. Brooklyn Bridge Park is less a park and more a stretch of grass. The benches are full, and I pop down on a rock, right by the water's edge. I open up my sandwich and take a bite. It's good, really good. Surprisingly close to Sarge's.
toppings of choiceI used Trader Joes Everything But the Bagel
Instructions
Mix together the cream cheese, lox and capers. Divide into 20 teaspoon sized balls. Freeze.
Mix the yeast, sugar and warm water. Cover and let sit until bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Add flour and salt. Mix until combined then knead on medium speed for 5 minutes.
Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 425°F and start to boil a stockpot full of water. Get any toppings ready. I poured mine into a bowl next to the stove for easy access.
Punch down the dough and cut into 20 equal parts. Flatten each part and place one of the frozen cream cheese balls in the middle. Pinch the dough around the cheese then roll until smooth. Repeat until all the bagel balls are formed.
Once the water is boiling, gently drop in 4-5 bagel balls and cook for 40 seconds, flip with tongs and cook for another 40 seconds. Pull and set aside.
Once the boiled balls have been pulled from the water, let them cool while you drop the next batch in. Then roll in your prefered toppings.
Line the topped boiled bagel balls on a large cookie sheet. Bake in the oven until golden, 12-15 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!! Store in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
6 Comments
Bernadine
These look great 🙂 please check out my blog and follow as I have yours; also my Instagram is @madebybernadine I’d you’re on there. Have a great day!
nerdygourmet
Thank you!! Will do 😊
Bernadine
Thank you, I greatly appreciate it:)
Azilde Elizabeth
These look good! Ive never had or heard of stuffed bagels like this. 😋
nerdygourmet
Thanks Azilde! I’d never heard of them either. I thought I came up with an amazing idea but when I googled it, there were plenty of recipes!! 😂
Azilde Elizabeth
🤩 love it! I do that sometimes! I think I’ve discovered something and its already been done 😂