It tends to toughen the bagel's delightful chewy texture. Making Bagel Chips Slice bagels into very thin rings and then chop the rings into smaller pieces. Bagel Tips from Schnucks Page Two Bagel Crumbs Saute bagel crumbs in butter and herbs, mix with grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over cooked green vegetables. Make a savory or sweet pie crust by combining bagel crumbs with butter and seasonings, pressing the mixture into a pie or quiche pan, and baking for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees. As an alternative, spice the crumbs with cinnamon and nutmeg for a yummy topping for hot cereal or ice cream.
Many doctors recommend giving a teething baby a bagel to chew on.
To prevent crumbling, allow the bagel slice to become somewhat stale and stiff to prevent crumbling.