Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox

A timeless pescatarian breakfast featuring toasted bagels layered with smooth cream cheese, tender lox, and fresh toppings.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 3 servings)

Ingredients(scaled)

  • 2 plain bagels, sliced and toasted
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz smoked lox (salmon)
  • small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Capers (optional)
  • Fresh dill, chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Slice the bagels and toast until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese on each bagel half.
  3. Arrange slices of smoked lox on top of the cream cheese.
  4. Add thin slices of red onion and some capers, if using.
  5. Garnish with chopped dill and a few cherry tomato halves.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.

Chef’s Pro Tips

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easy spreading.
  • Tuck in a few slices of cucumber or radish for extra crunch.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon over the lox before serving for a bright flavor.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
calories480
protein22g
carbohydrates40g
fat24g

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