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Bagel & Schmear

A perfectly baked bagel is sliced open, toasted, and topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and dots of chopped red onion for the perfect open-faced sandwich.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Jewish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh bagel not frozen
  • 1-2 tbsp. cream cheese
  • 2 slices smoked salmon, thinly sliced Nova preferred
  • 1 tbsp. diced red onion
  • capers if desired (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice and toast bagel. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  2. While bagel is cooling, blot the smoked salmon to remove excess oil and set aside.
  3. Place each bagel half on a plate and smear each half with cream cheese. Lay a slice of smoked salmon on each half and top with diced red onion. Garnish with and capers if desired.
  4. Pure heaven...enjoy!!!