Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox
Experience the ultimate brunch classic with this 'Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox' recipe—a perfect balance of creamy, salty, and fresh flavors in every bite! Start with a golden, toasted bagel as the base, generously spread with tangy cream cheese, and topped with silky slices of smoked salmon (lox). Each layer is elevated with vibrant red onion, briny capers, a fragrant sprig of dill, and a zingy squeeze of fresh lemon, all tied together with a hint of black pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes, this savory delight is as easy as it is elegant, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack. Whether you're hosting or treating yourself, this timeless recipe brings deli-style luxury right to your table. Perfect for lovers of smoked salmon bagels and gourmet flavor enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Bagel
- 3 tablespoons Cream Cheese
- 3 ounces Lox (Smoked Salmon)
- 0.25 cup Red Onion
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 sprig Dill
- 1 wedge Lemon
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
Preheat your toaster or oven to medium-high heat.
Slice the bagel in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
Toast the bagel halves until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
While the bagel is toasting, thinly slice the red onion into rings and set aside.
Once the bagel is toasted, spread 1.5 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly on each half.
Layer the lox over the cream cheese on each bagel half.
Garnish with sliced red onion and capers over the lox.
Add a sprig of dill on top of each half for a fresh flavor.
Squeeze a wedge of lemon over the top and season with a pinch of black pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, savory bagel with cream cheese and lox.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1356 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.6 mcg | 73% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
