How To Turn A Block Of Cream Cheese Into The Most Amazing Bagel Schmear

If you go through the effort of making homemade bagels, you might as well go all out and make a flavored cream cheese, too. It's the easiest, most fun way to take your beautiful dozen to the next level. Below are seven of our favorite variations. But we like to think of a block of plain cream cheese like a blank canvas. The flavor possibilities, both savory and sweet, are endless.

For each flavor you'll want to stir 4 ounces of of softened cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth, then add your choice of ingredients below and mix until incorporated.