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Smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese on a plate with capers and dill

Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese

Amanda S
A 10-minute smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese, capers, red onion, dill, and optional lemon. Includes tips for keeping the toasted bagel crisp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 bagel
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sesame bagel or plain bagel
  • 3 oz smoked salmon preferably cold-smoked
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 2-3 thin slices of red onion
  • Fresh dill for garnish
  • 1 lemon wedge optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Split the bagel and toast the cut sides until lightly golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes. Place both halves cut-side up.
    Toasted sesame bagel halves on a wooden cutting board
  • Spread the 2 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly over both toasted bagel halves.
    Cream cheese spread over both halves of a toasted sesame bagel
  • Arrange the 3 ounces of cold-smoked salmon in soft folds over the cream cheese. Keep the salmon refrigerated until you're ready to assemble.
    Folded smoked salmon on bagel halves spread with cream cheese
  • Top with drained capers, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh dill. Add black pepper and squeeze lemon over the top if desired. Serve immediately while the bagel is crisp.
    Smoked salmon bagel with red onion capers dill and fresh lemon
Smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese on a plate with capers and dill
Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese

Notes

Serving: One whole bagel with all the toppings makes one serving. For the reference nutrition, use one 3.5 oz (100 g) plain or sesame bagel, 3 oz (85 g) cold-smoked salmon, 2 tbsp (28 g) regular cream cheese, about 8 g drained capers and 10 g red onion. Lemon and pepper are optional.
Make ahead: Keep perishable toppings refrigerated and store the bagel separately. Toast and assemble just before eating for the best texture.
Safety: Keep smoked salmon at 40 F (4 C) or below and follow the package instructions. Pregnant people and others at increased risk of Listeria should avoid refrigerated smoked fish unless thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition values use the default ingredients; brands and substitutions can change them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 28gFat: 15gFiber: 2g
Keyword bagel with cream cheese, breakfast bagel, smoked salmon and cream cheese, Smoked salmon bagel
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