Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of smoky salmon and creamy cheese with these easy-to-make Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagels. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a light lunch, this recipe offers layers of flavor with toasted bagels, tangy cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, crunchy red onions, and briny capers, finished with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

Ingredients

Scale

Bagel Preparation

4 bagels

Spread & Toppings

8 oz cream cheese
8 oz smoked salmon
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup capers
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Fresh dill for garnish

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Instructions

Toast Bagels: Slice the bagels in half and toast them until they are golden brown and slightly crispy to provide a warm, crunchy base for the toppings.
Spread Cream Cheese: Generously spread cream cheese on each toasted bagel half, ensuring an even layer for the smoked salmon to rest on.
Add Smoked Salmon: Layer the smoked salmon evenly over the cream cheese on each bagel half, giving a rich, smoky flavor to the sandwich.
Top with Onion and Capers: Place thin slices of red onion on the salmon and sprinkle capers over to add sharpness and a salty bite.
Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing with fresh dill for an herbal note and serve the bagels with lemon wedges on the side for a zesty squeeze.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can lightly drizzle olive oil or add freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Use plain, sesame, or everything bagels depending on your preference.
If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced onions in cold water for 10 minutes before assembly.
These bagels are best served immediately after preparation to maintain the crunch of the toasted bagels.