Breakfast Bagel, Featuring Tomato and Garden Cream Cheese
🕒 Cook Time: 2 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 12 minutes
Description:
I stumbled upon this delightful recipe during my stint at Tuscany Cafe in Littleton, CO, where mornings were brightened by this culinary masterpiece. Believe me, it’s a contender for best morning boost, rivaling even the strongest coffee! Bursting with flavors, this breakfast bagel is an absolute delight to the taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 cherry tomatoes
- 1/8 cucumber
- 2 slices red onion
- 1/2 bagel
- 2 slices tomato
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Fold together the cream cheese, diced cherry tomatoes, finely chopped cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed for a harmonious flavor.
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Toast the Bagel:
- Slice the bagel in half lengthwise and toast until golden brown. This step adds a delightful crunch to your breakfast creation.
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Spread Cream Cheese on Bagel Halves:
- Generously slather the toasted bagel halves with the prepared cream cheese mixture. Don’t be shy; ensure every inch is covered with this savory goodness.
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Add Tomato Slices:
- Top the cream cheese-covered bagel halves with slices of fresh tomato. Opt for ripe, juicy tomatoes for maximum flavor.
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Season to Perfection:
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper over the tomato slices. This enhances the flavors and adds a delightful kick to your breakfast bagel.
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Enjoy Warm:
- Indulge in your breakfast creation while the bagel is still warm and the flavors are at their peak. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or your favorite morning beverage for a perfect start to the day.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 701.5
- Fat: 41.4g
- Saturated Fat: 25.2g
- Cholesterol: 124.7mg
- Sodium: 900.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 62.8g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Protein: 20.4g
Recipe Notes:
- For a smoother cream cheese consistency, you can blend all the ingredients in a food processor. However, I prefer the chunkier texture achieved by folding the ingredients together.
- Customize your breakfast bagel by adding your favorite toppings, such as avocado slices, bacon, or smoked salmon, for a personalized touch.
- This recipe is perfect for busy mornings, as it comes together in just under 15 minutes and requires minimal effort.
