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Bagel & Lox

Bagel & Lox, Elevated; A classic reimagined the CGR way - our toasted everything bagel comes stacked with silky lox, crisp homemade pickled onions, and a tangy chive and onion cream cheese that ties it all together. It’s the kind of bite that feels like a weekend morning, no matter the day.

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The Details

Level: Easy 

Total: 10 - 25 min

Yield: 1 Serving

Taste: Delish

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The Ingredients

The Bagel Stack

  • 1 fresh everything or plain bagel, halved and toasted

  • 2–3 oz cold-smoked salmon (lox)

  • 4–5 slices homemade pickled red onion (see below)

  • 2 tbsp chive & onion cream cheese (see below)

  • Optional: capers, thinly sliced cucumber, arugula or microgreens, cracked black pepper

Pickled Red Onions

  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1½ tsp kosher salt

  • Optional: 3–4 whole peppercorns, 1 garlic clove, or a pinch of chili flakes for extra bite

Chive & Onion Cream Cheese 

  • 4 oz plain cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

  • 1 tbsp finely minced shallot or green onion

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: small squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

  1. Soften cream cheese: Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes for easy mixing.

  2. Mix in aromatics: Stir in finely chopped chives and minced shallot (or green onion).

  3. Season: Add salt, pepper, and a small squeeze of lemon juice (optional) for brightness. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  4. Spread: Generously spread onto a toasted everything bagel as the flavorful base for your lox and toppings.

Chive & Onion Cream Cheese

Layer the Lox

  1. Layer the lox: Once your everything bagel is slathered with chive & onion cream cheese, gently layer on 2–3 ounces of cold-smoked salmon. Let the folds drape naturally—this gives the bagel a more satisfying texture and an elevated, deli-style look. Aim for even coverage so each bite gets a bit of that buttery, briny flavor.

Assembly 

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  1. Add toppings: Top with pickled onions, then add optional extras like capers, cucumber slices, arugula, or microgreens - we chose pickled onions, chives and capers. 

  2. Finish: Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and serve immediately.

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