Description
Delicious and customizable Bagel Toasts featuring a variety of creamy base layers and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick snack or a light meal, these toasts allow you to mix and match flavors including cream cheese, hummus, guacamole, and olive tapenade with deli meats, smoked salmon, fresh vegetables, and herbs.
Ingredients
Bagels
- 8 bagels (allow 1/2 per person for snacks, 1 per person for a substantial meal)
Creamy Base Layers (choose your favorite)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (low fat or regular)
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup olive tapenade
Toppings (your choice)
- Thinly sliced deli meat (turkey, ham, roast beef, or Italian cold cuts)
- Smoked salmon
- Sliced apples or pears
- Sliced cucumbers or radishes
- Baby greens or microgreens
- Sprouts
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olives
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Thin slices of hot pepper
- Fresh herbs such as basil, dill, thyme, and parsley
- Berries
Instructions
- Slice the Bagels: Using a sharp serrated bread knife, cut each bagel in half carefully to prepare for spreading. Whether to toast the bagels or leave them untoasted is based on personal preference; the recipe suggests serving them untoasted.
- Apply Base Layer: Generously spread your chosen creamy base layer (cream cheese, hummus, guacamole, or olive tapenade) on each bagel half to add flavor and moisture.
- Add Toppings: Layer one to three toppings of your choice over the base layer to create flavorful combinations. Consider mixing deli meats, fresh veggies, or herbs for rich textures and tastes.
- Prep Ahead: For convenience, prepare and refrigerate your toppings ahead of time. Assemble the bagels just before serving to keep them fresh and vibrant.
- Optional Self-Serve Setup: For parties or gatherings, arrange all the components on a table to let guests assemble their own bagel toasts according to their tastes.
Notes
- Toasting bagels is optional and based on personal preference.
- Preparing toppings in advance helps save time during serving.
- Mix and match toppings for creative flavor combinations.
- This recipe is versatile and ideal for both snacks and light meals.
- Leftover bagel toasts can be refrigerated but are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
