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Quick Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagels

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A simple, fast, and delicious recipe combining creamy cream cheese and smoky salmon on toasted bagels, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings or casual brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 fresh plain or everything bagels
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice, a squeeze (optional)
  • Olive oil, a drizzle for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed and creamy, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Slice the bagels in half horizontally. Toast them in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Optionally, lightly butter the bagels before toasting.
  3. While the bagels toast, thinly slice the red onion and drain the capers. Soak onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to mellow the sharpness.
  4. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each toasted bagel half.
  5. Layer the smoked salmon evenly over the cream cheese.
  6. Scatter the sliced red onions and capers over the salmon. Drizzle fresh lemon juice and olive oil on top if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while the bagels are warm and crisp.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing for a smooth spread. Use a serrated knife to slice bagels gently to avoid squishing. Toast bagels just before assembling to keep them crisp. If cream cheese is too cold, microwave for 10 seconds to soften. Adjust toppings to taste and avoid sogginess by assembling just before serving.

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