Bagel with Cream Cheese (Printable)

Toasted bagel layered with creamy cheese and fresh toppings for a quick, tasty breakfast treat.

# What You Need:

→ Bagel

01 - 1 bagel, any variety (plain, sesame, whole wheat, etc.)

→ Cream Cheese

02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cream cheese, plain or flavored (e.g., chive, veggie, smoked salmon)

→ Optional Toppings

03 - Sliced cucumber
04 - Sliced tomato
05 - Smoked salmon
06 - Fresh dill
07 - Capers
08 - Red onion slices

# Directions:

01 - Cut the bagel in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
02 - Toast both halves in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and crisp, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Apply a generous layer of cream cheese evenly over each warm bagel half.
04 - Top with any desired optional ingredients such as sliced cucumber, tomato, smoked salmon, dill, capers, or red onion.
05 - Serve immediately while the bagel remains warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes less than ten minutes but feels like a proper breakfast
  • Endlessly customizable based on whats in your fridge
  • That warm bagel, cool cream cheese contrast never gets old
02 -
  • A slightly burnt bagel is better than a soft one, so dont be afraid of golden brown edges
  • Room temperature cream cheese prevents tearing the bagel surface
  • Adding toppings immediately after spreading helps them stick to the cream cheese
03 -
  • Broil your bagel for an extra crispy exterior that stands up to heavy toppings
  • Butter the bagel before adding cream cheese for an extra layer of richness
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