Bagel Chips

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

With a sharp knife, very carefully slice the bagels as thinly as possible, getting 8 to 10 slices per bagel. Spread in 1 layer on the prepared sheets.

Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When oil starts to get warm, about 1 minute, remove from the heat and add the garlic and Essence. Let sit until the garlic perfumes the oil, about 10 minutes. Remove the garlic from the oil.

With a pastry brush , lightly brush the oil on the bagel chips . Bake until golden brown. Turn and bake on the second side until just crisp , about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on wire racks.

Serve with dips or schmeers of your choice.

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.