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Homemade salmon cream cheese bagel on a white kitchen counter, photographed from above.

Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel

A classic New York–style salmon cream cheese bagel made at home in just 15 minutes. Crispy toasted bagel, silky smoked salmon, tangy cream cheese, and fresh toppings create the perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Jewish Deli
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bagels
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Serrated knife
  • 1 Toaster or toaster oven
  • 1 Butter knife or spatula
  • 1 Small bowls for toppings

Ingredients

Essential Components

  • 2 everything bagels fresh, sliced, toasted
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 oz cold-smoked salmon or lox
  • 1 red onion medium, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon capers drained
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Optional Flavor Boosters

  • 0.5 avocado sliced
  • 2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

  • Slice bagels in half and toast until golden brown.
  • Evenly spread softened cream cheese over each half.
  • Arrange smoked salmon in natural folds over cream cheese.
  • Add onion slices, capers, dill, and optional boosters.
  • Plate immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 120mg