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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps & Burgers

    Smoked Salmon Bagel With Cream Cheese

    Modified: Jul 14, 2025 · Published: Feb 3, 2025 by Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 125 Comments

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    Smoked Salmon Bagel is the perfect option for any meal of the day. Cold slices of salmon layered on top of artichoke cream cheese spread, topped with capers and a dusting of freshly cracked black pepper.

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    Now, do I want this, or a smoked salmon sandwich for dinner tonight? This open-faced tomato and cheese sandwich sounds good too.

    Smoked salmon seems to fall into two categories. You either like it or you don’t. For the longest time, I was in the NO category. Thank goodness that has changed over the years. I would have never tried egg tacos. What a great breakfast recipe.

    Recipe ingredients, smoked salmon, bagel, cream cheese and capers.

    Bagel and Salmon Ingredients

    • Fresh Bagel – Any flavour will do. I love Everything Bagels.
    • Smoked Salmon Slices – I love the frozen variety. There are 10 little packages perfect for recipes just like this.
    • Cream Cheese – Plain is best.
    • Jarred Artichokes – Marinated artichokes are used in making the spread.
    • Capers – make the perfect topping for this dish.
    • Black Pepper – just a dusting is all you need.
    Artichoke cream cheese slathered on top of a toasted bagel.

    Making Deli Style Smoked Salmon Bagels

    This salmon and cream cheese bagel happens to be one of our favourite brunch eats. No need to spend money at the deli. Full instructions are in the recipe card.

    • Thaw the salmon slices (in the fridge).
    • Mix up the artichoke cream cheese spread.
    • Choose a bagel flavour.
    • Cut the bagel in ½ and toast.
    • Cover each half with cream cheese.
    • Top with 2-3 slices of salmon.
    • Garnish is capers.
    • Top with a hit of freshly ground black pepper.
    • EAT!
    Slices of smoked on a toasted bagel.

    Suggestions / Recipe Tips

    • Bagel Variety – I love Everything bagels, but Pumpernickel, Sesame Seed, Plain, or Poppyseed would all be great. Toasting is our preference, but again you don’t have to. Toasted is great, but you can skip that step if you like.
    • Frozen Smoked Salmon – Easily found in the grocery freezer section. Fresh will work as well.
    • Cream Cheese – I like to use plain for this recipe. You can also use flavoured if you like. Both block and whipped work in this recipe. Even better, make some DIY flavoured cream cheese.
    • Artichokes – Marinated artichokes add a nice flavour to this cream cheese spread. Plain canned will also work.
    • Capers – Add a nice topping. You can also use fresh dill.
    Open faced bagel sandwich with slices of salmon, topped with capers.
    How long does smoked salmon last in the fridge after you thaw it?

    It will last for about 3 days kept wrapped in the fridge.

    Can you eat smoked salmon without cooking it?

    Yes, it can be eaten hot or cold right from the package.

    Is there a difference between Lox and Smoked Salmon?

    Here is a great article explaining all the differences. The quick answer is that smoked salmon is cured and then smoked at a low temperature, whereas lox is only cured in a salt brine but not smoked.

    Deli-style smoked salmon with cream cheese bagel.

    You can enjoy smoked salmon hot or cold. Here are a few yummy recipes to try:

    • Potato Appetizers are perfect. Just in time for the holiday parties.
    • Cucumber Appetizers have a similar taste to cucumber sandwiches, minus the bread.
    • Egg In A Hole is a fun breakfast idea.
    • Smoked Salmon Plate is an easy-to-make dinner. A Jamie Oliver recipe.
    • Warm Potato Salad is always a hit at parties.
    • Cucumber Salad is an elegant start to any meal.
    Gourmet smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese and capers.Pin
    Classic smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese.

    Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese

    Deli style Smoked Salmon Bagel with artichoke cream cheese spread is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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    Course: Breakfast/Brunch, Easy Recipe
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 263kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
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    Ingredients

    • 1 Bagel (or your choice of flavour)
    • 4 tablespoons cream cheese
    • 2 ½ ounces smoked salmon (thawed)
    • 2 ½ ounces marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon capers (optional)
    • freshly ground black pepper for garnish (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Thaw the smoked salmon in the fridge.
    • Chop artichokes and mix into the cream cheese. Set aside.
    • Cut bagel in half and toast.
    • Place ½ of the cream cheese on each of the bagel halves.
    • Layer slices of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
    • Garnish with capers and freshly ground black pepper.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg

    Notes

    Feel free to use your favourite variety of bagel and your choice of cream cheese. There are LOTS of ways to make this classic deli food.
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    Gloria Duggan is the author for Homemade & Yummy, where she creates fun and easy recipes. She is also a brand ambassador/influencer for well-known companies. Gloria has judged food competitions and has posted about local food events. Gloria's work has been featured in magazines, and she has been interviewed on several podcasts. Read More…

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    Comments

    1. Marie

      November 22, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      Smoked salmon bagel is one of my favorite breakfasts! I loved the addition of artichoke hearts in the cream cheese here, super tasty touch!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        November 23, 2021 at 9:06 am

        We love this bagel recipe any time of the day, any day of the week.

    2. Heidy

      November 22, 2021 at 6:14 am

      This Smoked Salmon Bagel With Cream Cheese was off-the-chain delicious! I love smoked salmon, so this was perfect for my breakfast, and the kids enjoyed them as well. I will be making these again!
      Happy Holidays!
      Heidy

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        November 23, 2021 at 9:07 am

        This smoked salmon on a bagel is perfect for holiday brunch. Elegant and easy.

    3. Jamie

      November 22, 2021 at 1:23 am

      The artichoke hearts and capers were fantastic with the smoked salmon. We served this as part of a breakfast platter and everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        November 23, 2021 at 9:08 am

        I agree, this is the perfect smoked salmon recipe to serve to guests.

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