Bagel with Cream Cheese (Printable)

Toasted bagel paired with creamy cheese and optional fresh toppings for a satisfying morning bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bagel

01 - 1 bagel, any variety (plain, sesame, whole wheat, etc.)

→ Cream Cheese

02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cream cheese, plain or flavored (chive, veggie, smoked salmon)

→ Optional Toppings

03 - Sliced cucumber
04 - Sliced tomato
05 - Smoked salmon
06 - Fresh dill
07 - Capers
08 - Red onion slices

# Steps:

01 - Slice the bagel horizontally into two halves.
02 - Toast both halves in a toaster or under the broiler until golden and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Generously spread cream cheese over each warm bagel half.
04 - Top with desired optional ingredients such as cucumber, tomato, smoked salmon, dill, capers, or red onion.
05 - Serve immediately while the bagel remains warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready faster than your coffee brews, with zero cleanup beyond a butter knife.
  • Endlessly customizable depending on what is hiding in your fridge that morning.
  • Satisfying enough to carry you through a busy morning without weighing you down.
02 -
  • Do not skip toasting, a cold bagel with cream cheese is just sad bread.
  • If your bagel is frozen, toast it straight from the freezer and add an extra 30 seconds.
03 -
  • Toast the bagel cut side up under the broiler for extra crispness without drying out the crust.
  • Use a butter knife warmed under hot water for 10 seconds to spread cold cream cheese like a dream.
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