Bagels are wonderful for an easy breakfast. Served with fruit and tea, or coffee, they are a quick and nourishing breakfast, especially the whole wheat and whole grain bagels. I don't spend the money on prepared cream cheese spreads, but prefer to make my own. I think home preparations of just about anything are usually better, if for no other reason than the enjoyment of the process of creating something that might be a new favorite for friends and family. Making a spread by adding a bit of jam, spice and some chopped nuts to cream cheese is a wonderful way to help save some money at the market. Blessings...
Recipe:
5 oz. low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sweet orange marmalade
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1. Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in orange marmalade and nutmeg until well combined.
3. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir in pecans. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Makes enough spread for 4 or 5 bagels.
Note: Change the flavor of the spread with different flavors of jam and spices.
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