Hasselbacked Melted-Mozzarella And Garlic-Butter Bagels Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 450u00b0F (230u00b0C). In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until foaming. Add garlic and cook until sizzling and fragrant but not browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Season with salt.

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   Using a

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   , make about 7 vertical cuts through the bagel, making sure not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Spoon garlic butter into each of the bagel's slits, distributing it evenly.

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   Place bagels on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crispy and golden in spots, 7 to 10 minutes. Using a butter knife or bench scraper, pry open each bagel slit and stuff a slice of mozzarella down into it. (You may need to trim the mozzarella to fit in order to minimize overhang.)

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   Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Serve warm, with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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