4 very bagel spread Recipes

light cream cheese, softened, cheddar cheese, finely shredded (1/2-1 cup, to taste), diced dried apricot, dried sweetened cranberries, chopped, scallions, very thinly sliced with some of the green, sliced almonds (only if you are going to roll it as a cheese ball or log), cracker (or bagels for leftovers)

dried beef, finely diced, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, green onions , with some of the green, very thinly sliced, worchestershire sauce, bagel chips , ritz crackers, baguette slices

sandwich spread, cream cheese, mayonnaise (not miracle whip), dry ranch dressing mix, hearty bread (i like dark rye for this) or bagels (cut bagels in half and toast very lightly), cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/4 thick, several ice cold crispy lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sweet onion slices, cheese slices (swiss, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, havarti, goat, brie, just to name a few choices)