Adult Bagel Bites

Remember eating bagel bites as a kid? Well this lil recipe is the adult version of bagel bites...perfect to bring to a BBQ as a small appetizer( which is what I did). Did I mention how easy it was to put together? Super easy & super good. Some changes I made to the recipe was add peperoni instead of mushrooms ( i didn't have mushrooms so just made a lil substitute) and use fresh basil instead of dried basil.Also, next time I make these I'm going to use baby bagels so they are bite size ( the regular size bagels were way to big). Enjoy!

I teaspoon minced garlic
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
2 tablespoons milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces of sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
6 honey wheat bagels cut in half
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
3/4 cup artichoke hearts cut in 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup roasted red peppers cut in 1/2-inch pieces

Preheat oven to 350F
In a bowl, mix garlic, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, milk, and cream cheese. set aside.
Melt Butter in saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. After 15-30 second, add mushrooms and toss to coat. Saute for 8-10 minutes, stir in vinegar and heat for another 30 seconds.
Spread cream cheese mixture on bagel halves. Top with mozzarella, artichokes, red peppers, and mushrooms. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubble and starting to brown.