A golden, crisp bagel layered with silky cream cheese, fresh cucumber, lightly cured salmon, briny capers and fragrant dill, crowned with a rosy fried egg — rich, balanced and wonderfully quick. This breakfast keeps you full for hours and comes together in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 bagel
- 1 tbsp | 14 g butter
- 2 tbsp | 30 g cream cheese
- 1.8 oz | 50 g fresh cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2.1 oz | 60 g lightly cured salmon (or smoked)
- 1 tsp | 5 g capers, drained
- 1 tbsp | 3 g fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional
Step-by-Step Recipe
- Prep the cucumber: slice it very thinly. Finely chop the dill and pat the capers dry.
- Split the bagel in half. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, place both halves cut-side down, and toast until golden and crisp, 2–3 minutes.
- Move the bagel halves to the edge of the pan and fry the egg in the same butter until sunny-side up, 2–3 minutes. Cover with a lid briefly if you want the white to set more gently.
- Assemble: spread cream cheese over the warm bagel halves. Layer on the cucumber, salmon, capers and dill. Top carefully with the fried egg. Season with pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately while the bagel is still warm and crisp.
Nutrition per Serving
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1800 mg |
Values are approximate and depend on the specific ingredients used.
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Tips and Variations
- Perfect fried egg: cook over medium heat; if you like a delicate white and a runny yolk, cover the pan for the final 30–40 seconds.
- Substitutions: ricotta or a soft spreadable cheese works instead of cream cheese; trout can replace the salmon.
- No capers: add a pinch of finely grated lemon zest and a few drops of lemon juice for a bright, salty-tart note.
- Gluten-free: use a gluten-free bagel or a slice of rice bread.
- Add-ins: lettuce leaves, red onion rings or a thin slice of avocado all work beautifully.
FAQ
Can I make it without egg?
Yes. Simply skip the fried egg or replace it with a slice of avocado for extra creaminess and satiety.
What can I use instead of capers?
Use finely chopped cornichons or add a little lemon zest and juice — they bring a similar salty-sour note.
How do I toast the bagel if I don’t have a skillet?
Split the bagel and toast it until golden in a toaster, then spread the cut sides with a thin layer of butter and assemble the sandwich as written.