Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
A classic toasted bagel topped with tangy cream cheese and savory everything seasoning. Quick, satisfying, and endlessly customizable for any time of day.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 bagel everything bagel
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Slice the everything bagel in half horizontally, creating two flat, even surfaces. Place both halves cut-side up on the rack of a toaster oven, or directly in a toaster set to medium-high heat. Toast for 2-3 minutes until the cut surfaces are golden and crispy but the bagel is still soft and chewy inside — listen for the faint crackle and watch for light browning on the edges.
- 2
Transfer the toasted bagel halves to a small plate while still warm. Spread 1.5 tablespoons of room-temperature cream cheese evenly across the cut side of each half, using the back of a butter knife to create an even layer. The warmth of the bagel will soften the cream cheese slightly, making it easier to spread.
- 3
Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of everything bagel seasoning over the cream cheese on each half, distributing it evenly. The seasoning mix—typically a blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and sea salt—will stick to the cream cheese and provide bursts of savory flavor with every bite. Serve immediately while the bagel is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- toaster or toaster oven
- small plate
- butter knife
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