Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C / 320 degrees F.

Slice the top off the garlic bulb, about 2 – 3 cm down from the top to expose the raw cloves. Place the bulb in an oven proof dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour.

Allow the garlic to cool until manageable, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skin.

In a bowl, combine the roasted garlic cloves, cream cheese, chives, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mash together until smooth.

Cut the bagels in half and drizzle the inside with olive oil. Fry the bagel halves, olive oil side down, in a saucepan on low – medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto the bottom half of each bagel and top with a slice of tomato. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then place the top half of the bagel back on.

Cut in half and enjoy!