plain or savory bagelssuch as everything/combo, Asiago, pumpernickel, etc.
olive oil or melted butter
savory seasoningssuch as Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, caraway seeds, etc.
Sweet Bagel Chips
sweet flavored bagelssuch as plain, cinnamon, blueberry, strawberry, etc.
melted butteror extra virgin olive oil
baking type spicessuch as ground cinnamon, apple pie spice, etc., or a pinch of sugar
Instructions
Refrigerate bagels after baking or purchase as they slice better when cold. Slice them thinly with a bread knife.
Preheat oven to 250F.
Line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Place bagel slices in a single layer on the baking sheet (don’t mix the savory and sweet types when baking or the odors will transfer).
Mix together melted butter or olive oil with preferred seasonings.
Using a silicone basting brush, paint the bagel chips lightly, until they look like the photo above.
Bake at 250F for about 20-25 minutes (depending how thin they are), then cool them on a wire cookie rack.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Serve with soft cheese, flavored cream cheese spreads, hard cheese slices, sliced smoked salmon or other desired toppings, as you would crackers, or as an accompaniment to soups.