Easy Smoked Salmon Bagels

5 from 1 vote

A toasted everything bagel loaded with fluffy cream cheese, delicate cold-smoked salmon, and briny capers. A quick and satisfying cafe-quality breakfast made in just 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 everything bagels, halved Choose high-quality bakery bagels for the best texture.
4 oz smoked salmon Thinly sliced cold-smoked salmon.
4 oz cream cheese Softened at room temperature.
1 tablespoon capers Thoroughly drained.
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves For garnish.

Equipment

1 toaster For crisping the bagels.
1 bread knife To halve the bagels evenly.
1 Small bowl For whipping the spread.

Method

Slice the bagels evenly and toast them until the cut sides are deeply golden brown and crisp.
Place the softened cream cheese in a bowl and whip it vigorously with a spoon until visibly fluffy.
Spread a thick layer of the whipped cream cheese evenly over the warm, toasted bagel halves.
Drape the smoked salmon slices gently over the cream cheese layer, folding the ribbons to create volume.
Scatter the drained capers and fresh thyme leaves over the top before serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. If making ahead, keep the cream cheese spread and the bagel separate until right before eating to prevent sogginess.

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