Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bagel
A quick and delicious cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel perfect for brunch.
This cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel is a delicious and simple brunch recipe, perfect for a tasty breakfast or a laid-back weekend brunch. Featuring fresh lemon and dill, it combines flavors that are refreshing and satisfying.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 2 servings
Full Ingredient List
- 2 bagels halved
- 4 ounces smoked salmon thinly sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, plus more for serving
- 1-2 Persian cucumbers, peeled in ribbons
- Red onion slices, for serving
- Capers, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Bagel Sandwich
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | bagels | halved | |
| 4 ounces | smoked salmon | thinly sliced | cooked salmon |
| 4 ounces | cream cheese | ||
| 2 tablespoons | lemon juice | ||
| 1 tablespoon | fresh dill | plus more for serving | fresh parsley |
| 1-2 | Persian cucumbers | peeled in ribbons | |
| red onion slices | for serving | pickled red onions | |
| capers | to taste | ||
| to taste | salt and pepper |
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until well mixed. (Tips: Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.)
- Step 2: Toast the bagels until golden brown. (Tips: Toasting enhances the flavor and texture.)
- Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on both cut sides of the toasted bagels.
- Step 4: Layer the cucumber ribbons, smoked salmon, capers, and red onion slices on the bottom half of each bagel. (Tips: Mash the capers slightly into the cream cheese if serving open-faced to prevent them from rolling off.)
- Step 5: Top with the other bagel half, slice in half, and serve immediately. (Tips: Serve immediately after preparing for the best taste.)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 577
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
Additional Information
Notes: Best enjoyed freshly prepared but can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Background: This recipe offers a classic combination of creamy and fresh flavors, typical of a brunch-worthy bagel.
Geographic Region: American cuisine
Seasonality: Year-round
Occasion: Brunch
Recommended Pairings
- Mimosa
- Earl Grey tea
Tags
brunch breakfast easy quick seafood sandwich American cuisine