Homemade Bagel Chips with Creamy Garlic and Vegetable Spread

Name: Homemade Bagel Chips with Creamy Garlic and Vegetable Spread
Ingredients: 4 plain bagels; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; Creamy Garlic and Vegetable Spread, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water, drained and chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped black olives; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Salt, to taste