Bagel with Cream Cheese (Printer Friendly)

Golden toasted bagel layered with smooth cream cheese and your favorite toppings for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Bagel

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

→ Cream Cheese

02 - 2–3 tbsp cream cheese (plain or flavored, such as chive, veggie, or smoked salmon)

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice 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 2–3 minutes.
03 - Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on each warm bagel half using a spreading knife.
04 - Add any desired optional toppings, such as sliced cucumber, tomato, smoked salmon, dill, capers, or red onion.
05 - Serve immediately while the bagel is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, making it perfect for weekdays when time feels scarce
  • The combination of warm, crisp bread and cool, creamy cheese creates a texture experience that never gets old
02 -
  • A bagel that feels light or airy will never toast properly, no matter how long you leave it in the toaster
  • Spreading cold cream cheese on a hot bagel causes the cheese to slide off rather than adhere to the surface
03 -
  • Store cream cheese upside down in the refrigerator to prevent it from developing an off taste near the lid
  • If your bagel is slightly stale, wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds before toasting
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