Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
A classic New York–style breakfast: toasted bagel topped with silky smoked salmon, creamy cheese, and bright aromatics. Ready in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g
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Ingredients
- 2 whole bagels, halved
- 4 oz smoked salmon (lox)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or capers (optional)
- 1 whole lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Toast bagel halves until edges are golden and surface is crispy, 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Spread 1 oz cream cheese onto each warm bagel half, letting it soften slightly.
- 3
Layer 2 oz smoked salmon on each bagel half, folding slightly for volume.
- 4
Top with thin red onion slices and dill or capers if using.
- 5
Serve with lemon wedge; squeeze over the top just before eating.
Tools you’ll need
- toaster or toaster oven
- butter knife
- cutting board
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