Got it — you meant you want the recipe that you can then eat ½ cup in the morning (like a portion idea). Here’s a Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels recipe you can make at home — plus tips on eating a ½‑cup portion for breakfast.
🥯 Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels — Homemade
Ingredients (makes ~8 bagels)
Dough
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4 cups (500 g) bread flour
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2 tsp salt
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2 tsp sugar
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1 tbsp instant yeast
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1 ½ cups warm water (about 110 °F / 43 °C)
Add‑Ins
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1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (remove seeds if you want less heat)
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1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
For Poaching
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2–3 quarts water
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1–2 tbsp honey or sugar
Topping (optional)
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Extra shredded cheddar
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Sea salt
🥣 Instructions
1) Make the Dough
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Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
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Add warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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Knead ~8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or use a mixer with dough hook).
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Flatten the dough, sprinkle on the diced jalapeños and shredded cheddar, and knead until evenly distributed.
2) First Rise
Cover the dough and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
3) Shape the Bagels
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Divide into 8 equal pieces.
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Roll each into a ball.
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Poke a hole through the center and gently stretch to form a bagel shape.
4) Poach Bagels
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Bring the water + honey/sugar to a simmer.
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Poach bagels 1–2 at a time, ~1 minute per side.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.
5) Bake
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Place bagels on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.
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Sprinkle extra cheese and sea salt.
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Bake at 425 °F (220 °C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
🍴 Serving: Half a Cup Portion in the Morning
A whole bagel is usually ~250–350 calories and quite dense. If you’re aiming for a measured breakfast portion:
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½ cup of bagel pieces ≈ ~100–130 calories (depending on size and cheese)
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Cut or tear one bagel into pieces and measure ½ cup.
Breakfast Pairings
To make it balanced:
✔ ½ cup bagel pieces
✔ Scrambled eggs or an omelette
✔ Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
✔ Sliced tomatoes or fruit
It’s a tasty savory start with protein!
🧠 Tips & Variations
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Less heat: Use only jalapeño rings or skip seeds.
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Extra flavor: Add garlic powder or chives to dough.
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Cheese swap: Pepper jack for more kick, or mozzarella for milder.
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Freezing: Bagels freeze well — thaw & toast in the morning.