How to Make Bagel Chips

It's cool and cloudy today and I have to take something to the neighbor's Memorial day barbecue. Bagel chips and Hummus are always a favorite! If you make everything yourself it will not only taste better, but will also save you money.

Most bagel/coffee houses will sell their day old bagels at a discount. Buy a bag or two and freeze them. If you slice them BEFORE you put them in the freezer, you won't have to defrost them (to slice) before they go into the toaster.

TO MAKE BAGEL CHIPS YOU WILL NEED:
1-6 bagels any kind (the sweet ones aren't as good for dipping)
Cooking spray
Seasoned salt (such as garlic salt, onion salt)

my favorite- Essence of Emeril (see recipe below), or whatever sounds good!)

(Click on Photos to enlarge)

 Start by slicing the bagel 1/8-1/4" thick (you will need a sharp or large serrated edged knife). 

Lay them on a cookie sheet in a single layer (this on "an 11x16" baking sheet)

• Next, spray them with cooking spray and sprinkle on your seasoning.
• Turn each one over and repeat
• Place in the center of a 360 degree oven for 5-7 minutes (watch them carefully, depending on the thickness, they will cook sooner than later)
• Take them out of the oven and turn them over.(If some are already light golden brown on the flip side, take them off)
• Cook for a few minutes more until they are a very light golden brown (see photo)

They should be a VERY LIGHT golden brown

Let them cool and place them in a bag. They will keep at room temperature for quite awhile. They usually never last more than one sitting so don't worry about them going "bad"!!

Make some fresh Hummus to dip into.

Hummus

2 cans (15.5-oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained, with liquid reserved
2 teaspoons cumin powder
3/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh garlic ; chopped
1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

If you want a hotter, spicier (non traditional) hummus, add 2-3 tsp. of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (the excess from the can can be frozen in a ziploc bag)

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend til smooth. Add liquid from the chickpeas for desired consistency.

Essence of Emeril 

(don't buy it when you can make it!)

Ingredients:
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions:
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.