This Bagel Board has everything you could want for your brunch. Chewy bagels paired with savory, smoky, and rich spreads and toppings, including lox and capers.
If you love a delicious board, then you should try this Ultimate Charcuterie Board (Cheese Board) and Dessert Charcuterie Board.
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I love serving this Bagel Board because it’s so satisfying and flavorful. There’s something on it for everyone and its presentation is gorgeous. This is the perfect thing when you are having guests over for brunch.
- TASTE: There are smoky, sweet, savory, and salty elements to this Bagel Board that make it so appealing. There’s no end to the spread and topping options.
- TEXTURE: Thick and creamy spreads are paired with tender smoked salmon and chewy bagels. You can make your perfect brunch bagel with this board.
- TIME: It takes just 20 minutes to put this together.
- EASE: With no cooking necessary, this recipe is so simple to pull off. Just assemble and serve.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Bagels- You can use store-bought or homemade bagels with any toppings you like.
- Spreads- Rich, full-fat cream cheese and smoked salmon spread are great options for this bagel board.
- Salmon- There’s hot smoked salmon and lox on this board for a variety in flavor. One is spicy and smoky, the other brined.
- Vegetables- Avocado and cucumbers offer creamy and cool textures. The onion tastes great with the lox.
- Capers- These salty little pearls are briny and very savory.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Use different bagel types- You can make Sourdough Bagels or New York Bagels, and use a variety of toppings, like sesame, everything, onion, garlic, cinnamon raisin, or poppy.
- Add cheese- Add cheeses to the board, like brie, gouda, or cheddar.
- Substitute flavored cream cheeses- Scallion cream cheese, strawberry cream cheese, or garden vegetable cream cheese are just some of the options to consider.
- Add meat- Add sausage patties or bacon to this board for more savory elements.
How to Make a Bagel Board
- Lay out the bagels. Place your bagel assortment on the edges or corners of the board and fan it out slightly.
- Add the condiments. Put the condiments, like cream cheese and salmon dip, in small glass or ceramic bowls and place them in the center of the board.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Fill in as you wish with veggies, smoked salmon, eggs, snacks, etc. Serve.
Pro Tip: I recommend starting with the largest items, then filling in with the smallest items last.
Recipe Tips
- Offer a good bagel variety- There are so many types of bagels, give your guests lots to choose from. Some might like the savory everything, others the sweet blueberry.
- Cut the onion small- This has such a strong, pungent flavor, keep the pieces small so they don’t overwhelm the other toppings.
- Assemble in the right order- Put the largest items on the board first, then fill in with the smaller stuff in the gaps. This creates a better presentation and is easier to put together.
FAQs
So many toppings can go on a bagel board. If it’s a breakfast board, consider bacon, sausage, cream cheese, lox, and vegetables. For lunch, perhaps peanut butter, jam, cold cuts, and mustard.
Cream cheese is the most popular bagel topping, followed by bacon and butter. Don’t forget to add some plain or flavored cream cheese to your bagel board and consider this Crispy Air Fryer Bacon and strawberry butter, too.
Serving Suggestions
This Bagel Board is full of creamy, rich, and savory options to top your bagel. Serve it for brunch with pancakes, eggs, muffins, or smoothies.
- Pancakes/Waffles: Serve it with some Chocolate Pancakes, Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, German Pancakes (VIDEO), or Buttery Belgian Liege Waffles.
- Eggs: Pair this board with some Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions, Shakshuka, Eggs Benedict, or Breakfast Sandwiches (3 Ways).
- Muffins/Danishes: Serve it with Cinnamon Apple Muffins (VIDEO), Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (VIDEO), Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO), or Cherry Danishes.
- Smoothies: Enjoy this Bagel Board with a Tropical Smoothie, Mango Smoothie, Mandarin Banana Smoothie, or Blueberry Smoothie Bowl.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can assemble this board ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge, but leave the bagels at room temperature.
Storing: Store this Bagel Board for up to 4 days. Place the vegetables and salmon in airtight containers and the spreads in containers with lids. The bagels can be put in a ziplock bag and kept at room temperature.
Freeze: You can freeze the bagels in a freezer ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter or in the fridge.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Bagel Board
This Bagel Board is full of savory capers, smoky lox, sweet tomatoes, and creamy spreads. This is the perfect brunch offering!
Servings: 8
Instructions
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Place your bagel assortment on the edges or corners of the board and fan it out slightly.
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Put the condiments like cream cheese and salmon dip in small glass or ceramic bowls and place them in the center of the board.
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Fill in as you wish with, veggies, smoked salmon, eggs, snacks, ect. I recommend starting with the largest items then fill in with the smallest items last.
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