# What You’ll Need:
→ Bagels
01 - 2 large plain bagels, sliced in half to yield 4 halves
→ Veggie Cream Cheese
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons finely grated carrot
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber with seeds removed
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Monster Face Decorations
09 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
10 - 1/4 cup sliced cucumber rounds
11 - 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
13 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
15 - Candy eyes, optional, for decoration
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine cream cheese, grated carrot, chopped red bell pepper, chopped cucumber, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and evenly blended.
02 - Coat each bagel half with a generous layer of vegetable cream cheese using a spatula or spoon.
03 - Arrange fresh vegetable slices and optional candy eyes on each bagel to create imaginative monster faces. Use cucumber, olives, or candy for eyes, cherry tomatoes or olive slices for noses, and peppers, carrots, or spinach for mouths, hair, or eyebrows.
04 - Serve immediately on a plate, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for optimal freshness prior to presenting.
