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.
If you are a fan of cucumber sandwiches, you need to try this version of a cucumber bagel sandwich. Crisp, refreshing, and perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner.
The classic deli bagel smoked salmon and cream cheese. Perfectly balanced flavours in this easy-to-make gourmet treat. A delicious idea for breakfast, brunch, or any time.
Deli-style sandwiches are so easy to make. This corned beef sandwich is just what you need for a quick meal. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
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.
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.
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!
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.
It will last for about 3 days kept wrapped in the fridge.
Yes, it can be eaten hot or cold right from the package.
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.
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.
Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese
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)
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.
Ramona
I love having my bagels in the morning with smoked salmon and cream cheese, it is simply the best! I can’t wait to make it again, Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. ENJOY!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
What a perfect anytime meal! I’m hosting a holiday brunch and these will be perfect on the menu! They look absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love serving smoked salmon during the holidays too.
Brianna
Even better than my favorite bagel place. Love the artichokes and capers.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this smoked salmon and bagel recipe. We love the capers too.
Mikayla
Make up a dozen or so to share for a brunch or holiday gathering, your guests will not complain!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Totally agree, there will be no complaints at all. ENJOY!
Healing Tomato
Smoked salmon just makes bagels taste 100 times better. I love the simplicity of your recipe, yet, it looks so elegant. They are so perfect for Sunday Brunches.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
They certainly are great for brunch, dinner or any time of the day!
Gail Montero
I love smoked salmon so this delicious bagel sandwich is right up my alley! My family would love this, too!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bagel any time of the day.
Melanie
Huge lover of smoke salmon over here! I love the addition of capers to this bagel! Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This smoked salmon bagel is a winner in our house for sure.
Jen Vinuya
This is really good! My family really loved it.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We all need some quick and easy meals that can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Natalie
That was perfect lunch. SO delicious and easy to make. Quite nutritious too. Kept me full till dinner. Thanks!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We enjoy this bagel with smoked salmon any time of day too. So glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Toni
I loved it!! Everyone at my house enjoyed this salmon recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this deli-style bagel with smoked salmon.
Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing smoked salmon bagel recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Such an easy meal to make. Smoked salmon and cream cheese is a perfect match.
Bernice
I grew up with smoked fish so you would think I’d love Smoked Salmon. It has a bit of a different texture though so it took me a while to love it too. It’s best served as you have done so here, on a bagel with cream cheese and capers. Love the addition of artichokes too, Lunch is served!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am glad I gave smoked salmon another chance too.
Jennifer
OMG this is such a great treat for me! I love the smoked salmon over lox any day!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is a winner combination for sure. ENJOY!
Rob
Just like (or actually even better) than going to the local bagel shop! And helpful explanation of the difference between lox and smoked salmon.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. No need to go to the deli when you can make this smoked salmon bagel right at home.
Colleen
This is one of our favourite sandwiches. Always a go to dinner for lazy Saturday nights. I love the artichoke addition!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Super easy deli-style bagel made at home is so delicious.