Halloween Spider Bagel Bites (Printable Version)

Cute spider bagel bites with olives and cheese, perfect for fun, spooky themed snacks in just 10 minutes.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 4 mini bagels, plain or whole wheat
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese or alternative spread
03 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
04 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, optional
05 - 1/4 cup shredded cheese, optional
06 - Fresh parsley or chopped chives, for garnish, optional

# Steps:

01 - Slice each mini bagel horizontally to create two halves. Evenly spread cream cheese or your selected spread over the cut side of each bagel half.
02 - If desired, sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheese on top of the cream cheese. Place 4 slices of black olives on each bagel half, positioned to mimic spider legs. For a pepperoni version, layer a slice of pepperoni at the center for the spider body. Add an additional slice of black olive on the pepperoni or cream cheese as the spider's head.
03 - Sprinkle fresh parsley or chopped chives around the bagel bites if desired. Arrange on a serving platter and present immediately for a festive snack.

# Notes:

01 - Using different spreads such as herbed cheese or hummus can provide flavor variation and accommodate dietary needs.