Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the strips of bacon and cook until fully cooked through, flipping halfway. Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Toast the bagel (if desired), and spread the cream cheese evenly over the bottom half.
Assemble the BLT by placing the bacon, lettuce, and tomato on the bottom half of the bagel. Finish by topping it with the top half of the bagel.
Notes
You can have your bagel toasted or untoasted, it’s totally up to you what you prefer!
If you’re making these BLT bagels for a crowd, it’ll be easier to cook the bacon in the oven than in a frying pan. Preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil. Lay the bacon strips on top and cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove them to a paper towel-lined plate.
Add more toppings like avocado, a fried egg, or some hot sauce!
Serve this BLT bagel with fresh fruit or veggies on the side.