# Bagel Board
The **Bagel Board** offers a delightful brunch experience featuring chewy bagels paired with rich, smoky spreads like lox and capers.
If you’re a fan of impressive boards, don’t miss the Ultimate Charcuterie Board (Cheese Board) and the Dessert Charcuterie Board.
### Recipe Overview
This Bagel Board is a favorite of mine because it combines satisfying flavors with an appealing presentation, making it an ideal option for brunch gatherings.
– **Flavor Profile**: Enjoy a combination of savory, sweet, smoky, and salty tastes, allowing for numerous choices of spreads and toppings.
– **Texture**: The creamy spreads beautifully complement the tender smoked salmon and chewy bagels, letting you craft your perfect brunch bagel.
– **Preparation Time**: Assembling the board takes a mere 20 minutes.
– **Simplicity**: This recipe involves no cooking—just assemble and serve.
### Ingredients You’ll Need
– **Bagels**: Either store-bought or homemade, featuring a variety of toppings.
– **Spreads**: Rich cream cheese and smoked salmon spread.
– **Salmon**: Hot smoked salmon and lox.
– **Vegetables**: Avocado, cucumbers, and onions.
– **Capers**: Salty, savory additions.
### Add-Ons and Substitutions
– **Variety of Bagels**: Feel free to try various types of bagels and toppings.
– **Cheese Options**: Add brie, gouda, or cheddar for a twist.
– **Flavored Cream Cheeses**: Experiment with scallion, strawberry, or garden vegetable spreads.
– **Meat Options**: Incorporate sausage patties or bacon for added flavor.
### Steps to Create a Bagel Board
1. **Arrange the Bagels**: Position your bagel selection around the perimeter of the board.
2. **Incorporate the Spreads**: Place condiments in small bowls at the center of the board.
3. **Fill In with Other Ingredients**: Add the vegetables, salmon, eggs, and any additional snacks.
**Pro Tip:** Start with the larger items, then fill in with smaller ones for a more appealing aesthetic.
### Tips for Success
– **Bagel Variety**: Provide an assortment of bagel flavors.
– **Small Onion Pieces**: Dice onions finely to enhance flavor balance.
– **Assembly Sequence**: Begin with larger components for a beautiful presentation.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**What toppings should I include on a bagel board?**
Consider adding bacon, sausage, cream cheese, lox, and various vegetables for a breakfast theme, or go for peanut butter, jam, cold cuts, and mustard for a lunch option.
**Which bagel topping is the most popular?**
Cream cheese takes the lead, followed closely by bacon and butter. You might also add plain or flavored cream cheese to your Bagel Board.
### Serving Ideas
This Bagel Board pairs wonderfully with pancakes, eggs, muffins, or smoothies for an enjoyable brunch experience.
– **Pancakes/Waffles**: Serve with a range of delicious pancake options.
– **Eggs**: Complement with flavorful egg dishes.
– **Muffins/Danishes**: Offer assorted muffins or pastries on the side.
– **Smoothies**: Pair with your favorite smoothie.
### Prepare Ahead of Time
**Make in advance**: Pre-assemble the board, cover it, and refrigerate it, adding finishing touches just before serving. For optimal freshness, keep bagels at room temperature. It can be stored for up to four days by keeping vegetables and salmon in airtight containers and the spreads covered. Bagels can be stored in a ziplock bag at room temperature, or frozen for up to three months—just thaw them on the counter or in the fridge.
### More Delicious Breakfast Ideas!
– Air Fryer Hash Browns
– Breakfast Burritos (VIDEO)
– Quiche Lorraine Recipe
– Buttermilk Pancakes
**Full Recipe Instructions**
This Bagel Board is packed with savory capers, smoky lox, sweet tomatoes, and creamy spreads, making it the perfect brunch offering!
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**Preparation Time**: 20 minutes
**Cooking Time**: 0 minutes
**Total Time**: 20 minutes
**Servings**: 8
**Author**: Dina
