Toasted bagels topped with a dill cream cheese spread and topped with fresh cucumbers and dill. Dilly Bagels are a delicious breakfast!

I recently wrote a post for UrbanMoms and shared a recipe for Dill-icious Bagels created by Food Network Chef, Bob Blumer. Well, it looked so good that I wanted to give it a try for myself! It’s a keeper and so darn easy. It gives regular plain cream cheese a little more flavor.

Why You’ll Love Dill Bagels

• Easy to make
• Ready in no time
• Refreshing snack
• Simple ingredients

 Ingredients

• Plain bagels
• English cucumber or field cucumber
• Salt
• Cream cheese
• Fresh dill
• Orange zest
• Freshly ground black pepper

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How to Make Dilly Bagels

• Step One: Peel and cut cucumber into super-thin slices. Transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss continuously for 1 minute or until slices start to release water (the brine). Let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes, then serve immediately or refrigerate.
• Step Two: In a medium bowl, use a fork to blend cream cheese, dill, zest and pepper. Reserve.
• Step Three: To serve: Toast, and if you choose, lightly butter bagel. Top with cream cheese and cucumber slices. Garnish with dill.
• Step Four: Remaining spread and pickles will last in the fridge for 5 days in tightly sealed containers.

Equipment Needed

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• Toaster
• Mixing bowl

What to Serve With Cream Cheese & Dill Bagel

It can be served on its own, but if you wanted a side or drink with it, I recommend these recipes!

• Oven Scrambled Eggs
• Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie
• Citrus Bliss Infused Water
• The Best Iced Coffee Ever
• Rainbow Fruit Salad

Variations and Substitutions

• Try using flavored cream cheese such as dill or chives if you want extra flavor.
• You can use different kinds of bagels such as everything bagels or sesame seed bagels.
• Add in different herbs for garnish such as basil, chives or parsley.
• Add sliced cherry tomatoes or avocado on top.

Storage Instructions

You can prepare the cream cheese ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend eating the bagels fresh for best results.

Easy Breakfast Recipes

• Cheddar Dill Muffins
• Spicy Egg Muffins
• Hash Brown Quiche
• French Toast Cups
• Broccoli Frittata

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Dilly Bagel

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Toasted bagels topped with a dill cream cheese spread and topped with fresh cucumbers and dill. A delicious breakfast!

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Ingredients

• 4 plain bagels
• ½ English cucumber or 1 field cucumber, peeled
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 (8oz/250g) container cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, stems removed, minced + extra for garnish
• Zest of 1 orange
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and cut cucumber into super-thin slices. Transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss continuously for 1 minute or until slices start to release water (the brine). Let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes, then serve immediately or refrigerate.
2. In a medium bowl, use a fork to blend cream cheese, dill, zest and pepper. Reserve.
3. To serve: Toast, and if you choose, lightly butter bagel. Top with cream cheese and cucumber slices. Garnish with dill.
4. Remaining spread and pickles will last in the fridge for 5 days in tightly sealed containers.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 331Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 600mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 3gSugar: 13gProtein: 12g

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