I Tried the Viral Chopped Bagel Sandwich and It Tastes Like It Came From a Fancy Deli

Viral TikTok Everything Bagel Sandwich

In recent weeks, social media platforms have been abuzz with the latest culinary sensation: the viral California BLT Chopped Bagel. What began as a humble yet ingenious creation shared by food enthusiasts on TikTok has quickly captured the attention and appetites of millions worldwide.

Combining the beloved flavors of a BLT and an everything bagel, this viral sensation has taken the internet by storm, garnering widespread acclaim for its simplicity, creativity and mouthwatering appeal. TikTok users across the globe have shared their own renditions of this culinary masterpiece.

When it came across my feed I thought it looked great, but I also noticed that it seemed super easy to make, which made it clear that I needed to give it a try immediately. Here's how it went when I made it in my kitchen.

Get the recipe: California BLT Chopped Bagel

Ingredients for the Viral California BLT Chopped Bagel

For this recipe, you’ll need an everything bagel, softened chive and onion cream cheese, crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, a tomato, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and a diced avocado.

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How to Make the Viral California BLT Chopped Bagel

What makes this recipe different is the way the sandwich filling is made. First, you slightly spread softened chive and onion cream cheese on a cutting board. You want a relatively thick, even layer—this will be the bed for your mix-ins. Next, you pile the bacon, romaine lettuce and tomato on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and chop everything together with a knife. You can do a light chop or a heavier one, depending on your preferred texture. Add the avocado and chop just into the avocado is incorporated into the mixture.

Now it's time to assemble. Scrape the mixture onto a spatula or bench scraper and add it to the bottom of you toasted everything bagel. Add the top half of the bagel and you're done!

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What I Thought About the Viral California BLT Chopped Bagel

I'm usually not one to jump on the viral recipe train, but this is one that left a lasting impression on my taste buds. What set this bagel apart was its distinctive flavor profile, courtesy of the rich and creamy chive and onion cream cheese spread. The onion-chive combination infused each bite with a delightful herbal essence, adding a depth of flavor that was both unexpected and utterly delicious. Not to mention, chopping everything instead of layering makes it stick together better when on the bagel and ensures that you get a little bit of everything in each bite.

Beyond this flavorful spread, however, the bagel itself was reminiscent of a classic BLT with crisp bacon, juicy tomato, and fresh romaine lettuce delivering familiar and comforting flavors. While the bagel's essence was undoubtedly elevated by the creamy and savory cream cheese, it was the blend of these ingredients that made each bite a culinary delight, leaving me eager to savor the experience again.

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