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A delicious bagel topped with cream cheese, lox, red onions, and fresh tomatoes

Bagels with Lox and Cream Cheese: A Delicious Classic

This easy-to-make Smoked Salmon Bagel is ideal for brunch or breakfast and features layers of cheese that are creamy and delicious salmon.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 bagels 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • three medium bagsels divided and toast
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons capers and drain (optional)
  • 6 inches of thinly sliced Smoked salmon or lox
  • 1/3 cup of thinly sliced onions (optional)
  • Freshly crushed black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Bagels Begin by cutting the bagels in half, then toasting them until golden brown. This gives them a delicious crunch to go with the rich toppings.
  2. Spread out the cream Cheese Once the bagels have been toasted and softened, spread generously the cream cheese onto the bottom of the halves. Be sure to completely cover the surface to ensure the best flavor.
  3. Add Capers When you’re making use of capers sprinkle half of them on cream cheese. Capers provide a sharp flavor that improves the overall flavor.
  4. Spread the salmon Layer the salmon slices of smoked salmon, or lox over the cream cheese, and arrange it in the way you like. It should make the salmon main attraction of the show So don’t limit yourself to the amount you serve!
  5. Garnish Garnish garnishing with the remainder of the capers some of thinly cut red onion and freshly crushed black pepper. Serving with wedges of lemon as a garnish for a zingy flavor.

Notes

The recipe is adaptable and can be made to your own specifications using different toppings. You can add cucumber slices or avocado, as well as dill for a refreshing variation. It’s also suitable to diets that are dairy-free or gluten-free by using bagels that are suitable for spreads.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast & Brunch
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Half a bagel.
  • Calories: 349
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 671mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 32mg
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