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Everything Bagel with Lox & Cream Cheese

Toasted everything bagel piled high with whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. A breakfast deli classic that tastes restaurant-quality in under 10 minutes.

Total time
8 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
18g
Everything Bagel with Lox & Cream Cheese
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Split the bagels and toast cut-side up until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Spread 2–3 tablespoons of softened cream cheese evenly on the toasted cut side of each bagel half.

  3. Step 3

    Layer 1 ounce of smoked salmon on top of each bagel half, draping it loosely.

  4. Step 4

    Scatter capers and a few thin red onion slices over the salmon on each piece.

  5. Step 5

    Cut the lemon in half and squeeze a light spritz of juice over each bagel half.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately while the bagel is still warm and crispy.

Tools you’ll need

  • toaster or toaster oven
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • small spoon or butter knife

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