Bagel with Cream Cheese

This delightful Bagel with Cream Cheese is a classic American breakfast that combines the chewy texture of freshly baked bagels with the creamy richness of spreadable cheese. Perfectly customizable with toppings, it offers a satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

• Bagels - 2
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Fresh chives - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sliced cucumbers - 1 small
• Tomato slices - 1 medium
• Capers - 1 tablespoon (optional)

Steps

1. Toast the bagels in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese with chopped chives, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each half of the toasted bagels.
4. Top with sliced cucumbers, tomato slices, and capers if using.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious bagel with cream cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of calcium and protein from cream cheese.
• Contains healthy fats and vitamins from cucumbers and tomatoes.

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