Description
These Lox and Cream Cheese Bagels are a classic breakfast or brunch favorite featuring toasted bagels layered with creamy cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, crisp red onion, capers, and fresh dill. Perfect for a quick, elegant meal that combines smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Bagels
- 4 bagels, sliced and toasted
Spread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Toppings
- 8 oz smoked salmon (lox)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- Fresh dill sprigs
- Lemon wedges
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast Bagels: Toast the sliced bagels until golden and crisp to your preference.
- Spread Cream Cheese: Generously spread the softened cream cheese over each toasted bagel half, ensuring an even layer.
- Add Smoked Salmon: Layer the silky smoked salmon evenly across the cream cheese on each bagel.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Top with thinly sliced cucumber and red onion for crunch and sharpness, then sprinkle with drained capers to add a briny contrast.
- Garnish: Add fresh dill sprigs to impart a bright herbal note, finish with freshly ground black pepper, and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top for a fresh citrus zing.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use plain or everything bagels according to your preference.
- Add sliced tomatoes for extra freshness and color.
- Best assembled just before serving to maintain texture and flavor.
- Can be customized with additional herbs like chives or caper berries for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
