Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel Bites
These elegant yet easy-to-make smoked salmon cream cheese bagel bites combine the classic flavors of a New York bagel into a bite-sized appetizer perfect for brunch, parties, or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16–20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 mini bagels, halved, or 16–20 bagel chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp capers (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice mini bagels in half or arrange bagel chips on a platter.
- Spread each piece with a generous layer of softened cream cheese.
- Top with a ribbon of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with thin red onion slices, capers, fresh dill, and lemon zest.
- Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Best assembled just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Use whipped or herbed cream cheese for extra flavor.
- Try cucumber slices instead of bagels for a low-carb version.
- Everything bagel seasoning adds a great finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: smoked salmon bites, bagel appetizers, cream cheese canapés, brunch snack, party finger food
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