2TBSPFresh chopped chivesor sub with chopped scallions/green onions and/or fresh dill
4ozCream cheese spreador softened cream cheese
Instructions
For the Lemon Chive Cream Cheese
To a small bowl, add the 4 oz of cream cheese spread or softened cream cheese. Zest ¼ of a lemon and add, and then cut the lemon in half and juice half of the lemon into the cream cheese.
Add the 2 TBSP chopped fresh chives and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Set aside.
For the Bagels
Cut two bagels in half and toast them in a toaster.
Top each bagel half with the lemon chive cream cheese, 2oz of smoked salmon for each bagel sandwich, pickled red onion, then capers. Drizzle a touch of olive oil over each slice (optional). Put the two halves of each bagel sandwich together, cut in half with a serrated knife, and serve immediately.
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Notes
Preparing in advance
This bagel sandwich is best served immediately because it tastes the best with a freshly toasted bun. However, you can make the cream cheese spread up to three days in advance and place in a covered container. It's best to cut the bagels right before toasting them so they don't dry out.
Additional topping option
Thinly sliced cucumber works really well with this sandwich.