Lox & Cream Cheese Bagel
A delightful breakfast or brunch dish featuring rich, smoky lox and creamy, tangy cream cheese atop a perfectly toasted bagel.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bagel 1 bagel (everything or classic), split Toast lightly for better texture.
- 2-3 tbsp cream cheese (plain or scallion) Spread to taste.
- 2-4 oz lox/smoked salmon Drape in loose folds for best presentation.
Optional Toppings
- to taste Thin-sliced red onion Optional.
- 1-2 tsp Capers Optional.
- to taste Fresh dill Optional.
- to taste Black pepper Optional.
- to taste Tomato slices Optional.
- to taste Lemon wedge For squeezing over lox.
- to taste Cucumber slices Optional.
- to taste Everything bagel seasoning Optional.
- a tiny drizzle tbsp olive oil Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Toast the bagel (optional but recommended). Toast cut-side only until lightly crisp.
- Spread 1-1½ tbsp cream cheese on each half for a classic taste.
- Drape the lox in loose folds over the cream cheese for an elegant presentation.
- Top with red onion, capers, dill, and black pepper. Optionally add tomato, cucumber, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve open-faced or close it up like a sandwich.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, align your toppings according to personal preference. Consider using flavored cream cheese for variety.