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Dilly Bagels Recipe

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

Dilly bagels served on white plates.

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
Dilly bagels served on white plates.

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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Dilly bagel served on a white plate.

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!

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

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    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.

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    Dilly Bagel

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 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!

    Ingredients
     
     

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

    Instructions

    • 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.
    • In a medium bowl, use a fork to blend cream cheese, dill, zest and pepper. Reserve.
    • To serve: Toast, and if you choose, lightly butter bagel. Top with cream cheese and cucumber slices. Garnish with dill.
    • Remaining spread and pickles will last in the fridge for 5 days in tightly sealed containers.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Breakfasts
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Dill-icious Bagel

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    6 Comments

    1. kathy downey says:

      I honestly hate cucumber but my hubby would love this

    2. I love these. They look delicious. Cucumbers dill and cream cheese are so yummy together.

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