Spreads for Bagels...

Here's a quick and easy recipe for a Pumpkin Spread. You can make this ahead of time and serve it with bagels for your guests over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Pumpkin Spread

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Beat all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours

I love different spreads on bagels. Two other favorites are from the KitchenAid Handmixer Use & Care Guide.... Raspberry Cream Cheese Spread and Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Spread. Both are on page 15. They are always a hit at my demos!

Raspberry Spread

1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves
1⁄4 teaspoon grated orange peel

Place all ingredients in small bowl. Beat on Speed 1 about 1 minute, or until smooth and creamy,
scraping bowl once or twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours

Honey-Walnut Spread

1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts

Place cream cheese and honey in small bowl. Beat on Speed 1 about 1 minute, or until smooth and creamy, scraping bowl once or twice. Add walnuts. Beat on Speed 1 about 20 seconds, or until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

And while were on the subject of bagels. I always toast my bagels in our KitchenAid toaster. It has extra wide slots for toasting bagels, hamburger buns and TEXAS toast. It does a beautiful job toasting just one side when you use the "bagel" button. The Toaster Use & Care Guide also has some great recipes for Flavored Butters.... Honey Orange, Lemon-Thyme and Cheesy Garlic on page 17.