It’s almost Thanksgiving, and if you host family brunch, like we do, then you’ll love our delicious ideas like quiche muffins, pumpkin quinoa, and rolled apple cinnamon pancakes. You’ll also love our bagel bar ideas below.
A bagel bar is quick and easy to put together and there’s not a lot of cooking involved, which means minimal mess to clean up afterward.
What do you put on a bagel bar?
These delicious bagel bar ideas are perfect for any holiday or weekend brunch. We love that with simple topping and side dish ideas if you don’t want to cook at all, you don’t have to and there’s something for everyone from kids through adults.
- Bagels – assorted including plain, everything, and options for dietary restrictions such as gluten-free
- Toppings
- Drinks – tea, coffee, mimosa’s, juice, sparkling cider, and water. Our pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin spice hot cocoa will be a hit.
- Side dishes including fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon
- Don’t forget to set up a toaster or toaster oven for guests who want a toasted bagel
Bagel bar topping ideas
Decide what kind of bagel bar you are going to have. Will it have hot toppings, pre-cooked toppings, or cold toppings only? Or, will it have a combination of these?
- Cream cheese – flavored and unflavored. I added both plain and honey pecan flavors.
- Jelly – assorted flavors such as apricot, raspberry, mixed berry, and marmalade. I love the mini Bonne Maman jars which you can purchase on Amazon.
- Lox – don’t forget onions, capers, and fresh dill
- Chicken salad
- Bacon – offer turkey bacon as well as pork
- Butter – regular butter sticks sliced into squares. You could also make our delicious maple cinnamon butter
- Nutella
What are your favorite bagel toppings? Keep our list going in the comments.
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