# Bagel Board
This **Bagel Board** presents a delightful brunch offering featuring chewy bagels paired with rich, savory, and smoky spreads, including lox and capers.
If you’re a fan of impressive boards, make sure to explore the Ultimate Charcuterie Board (Cheese Board) and Dessert Charcuterie Board.
### Recipe Overview
I take great pleasure in serving this Bagel Board, as it is not only delicious and satisfying but also visually striking, making it an ideal centerpiece for brunch gatherings.
– **Flavor Profile**: The Bagel Board presents a delightful combination of smoky, sweet, savory, and salty tastes, allowing for myriad options in spreads and toppings.
– **Texture**: Creamy spreads enhance the succulent smoked salmon and chewy bagels, enabling you to customize your perfect brunch creation.
– **Preparation Time**: Assembling this board takes just 20 minutes.
– **Simplicity**: With no cooking involved, this recipe is straightforward. Just arrange and serve.
### Ingredients You’ll Need
– **Bagels**: Either from a store or homemade, with an array of toppings.
– **Spreads**: Indulge in rich, full-fat cream cheese and smoked salmon dip.
– **Salmon**: Include both hot smoked salmon and lox.
– **Vegetables**: Fresh avocado, cucumbers, and onions.
– **Capers**: These add a salty and savory touch.
### Additions and Variations
– **Bagel Types**: Feel free to explore various bagel flavors and toppings.
– **Cheese Options**: Consider adding brie, gouda, or cheddar.
– **Cream Cheese Varieties**: Flavored options like scallion, strawberry, or garden vegetable can enhance the experience.
– **Meat Enhancements**: Incorporate sausage patties or crispy bacon.
### Steps to Create a Bagel Board
1. **Arrange the Bagels**: Lay out your assortment of bagels along the edges of the board.
2. **Incorporate the Spreads**: Position small bowls of spreads in the center of the board.
3. **Fill with Other Ingredients**: Add vegetables, salmon, and additional snacks to complete the board.
**Pro Tip:** Begin with the larger elements and fill in with the smaller items to create a better visual appeal.
### Tips for Assembly
– **Diverse Bagel Options**: Present a variety of bagel flavors.
– **Onion Preparation**: Dice onions finely to balance the overall flavor.
– **Assembly Sequence**: Start with larger items for a more polished look.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**What toppings can be included on a bagel board?**
Options range from bacon, sausage, cream cheese, lox, and assorted vegetables for breakfast, to peanut butter, jam, cold cuts, and mustard for lunch.
**What is the most popular topping for bagels?**
Cream cheese reigns supreme, with bacon and butter also being popular choices. Don’t forget to include both plain and flavored cream cheese on your Bagel Board.
### Serving Ideas
This Bagel Board is a fantastic match with pancakes, eggs, muffins, or smoothies, creating a delightful brunch experience.
– **Pancakes/Waffles**: Offer a selection of scrumptious pancake variations.
– **Egg Dishes**: Pair with a variety of egg preparations.
– **Muffins/Danishes**: Complement with assorted muffins or pastries.
– **Smoothies**: Enjoy with your preferred smoothie blend.
### Preparing in Advance
**Preparation Ahead of Time**: You can assemble the board in advance, store it in the refrigerator covered, and add final touches right before serving. Keep bagels at room temperature. **Storage**: This Bagel Board stays fresh for up to four days. Store vegetables and salmon in airtight containers and spreads in sealed jars. Place bagels in a ziplock bag at room temperature. **Freezing**: Bagels can be frozen in a ziplock bag for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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### Full Recipe Instructions
Bagel Board
This Bagel Board is bursting with savory capers, smoky lox, sweet tomatoes, and creamy spreads, making it a perfect brunch offering! This recipe has not yet been rated.
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**Course**: Appetizer, Breakfast
**Cuisine**: American
**Prep Time**: 20 minutes
**Cook Time**: 0 minutes
**Total Time**: 20 minutes
**Servings**: 8
**Author**: Dina
