Bagels with Cream Cheese
Bagels with Cream Cheese is a classic, comforting dish featuring a chewy toasted bagel topped with smooth cream cheese. Quick to make and easy to customize, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 bagel (plain, whole wheat, everything, sesame, or your choice)
- 2–3 tbsp cream cheese (plain or flavored)
- Optional toppings: smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, capers, herbs, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Slice the bagel in half horizontally.
- Toast the bagel halves in a toaster or oven until golden and warm, if desired.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on each half.
- Add any desired toppings such as vegetables, seasoning, or smoked salmon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use whipped or low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Try sweet variations with fruit, honey, or cinnamon sugar.
- Mini bagels make great kid-friendly or party-sized options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel with cream cheese
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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