This is one of my favorite bagel sandwiches!

Smoked Salmon on a toasted everything bagel packed with a delicious spicy cream cheese. Once you try it you’ll be dreaming about having more in no time.

Things you’ll need:

1. Everything Bagel – this bagel comes with delicious toppings like  sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic & onion, etc. and really ads tons of flavor to the sandwich. You can grab these from your favorite bakery or the bread section at most grocery stores.
2. Jalapeno Cream Cheese – I get the Philadelphia brand jalapeno cream cheese. You can also use regular cream cheese and add in your own jalapenos.
3. Mexican hot sauce/salsa – You can use your favorite brand. I used the Cholula brand original hot sauce.
4. Nova Lox Salmon – This is a cured and smoked salmon. You can find them sliced and ready to eat. I get the packaged ones from HEB but you should be able to find them at most grocery stores in the refrigerated seafood section or grab some
   • You can use 1 package to make two bagel sandwiches. Or use the whole bag in one sandwich if you’re feeling extra!(absolutely delicious with a thick layers of lox)
5. Red Onions and Tomatoes.

Other toppings you can try:

Nova lox bagels usually come with capers which are crunchy and tangy. I don’t add those, but feel free to try those or any of these other toppings: dill, chives, fresh herbs, olives, lettuce, cucumbers, or other veggies.

You can watch the full process in this video!

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 Everything Bagel
• 1/2 package Jalapeno Cream Cheese (3.75 oz)
• Mexican Hot Sauce/Salsa (to taste)
• 1/2-1 package Nova Lox 2-4oz
• Tomatoes slices
• Red Onions slices

INSTRUCTIONS 

Prepare the cream cheese by mixing in hot sauce/salsa.

Taste and adjust if needed.

Toast your bagel in the toaster until it just starts to brown, then smear the cream cheese mixture onto the bagels.

Fold your salmon slices and stack evenly on top.

Add some tomatoes, red onions, and the other bagel slice.

Cut in half to serve, and enjoy!