Recipes · American · Breakfast
Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese
One serving has 439 kcal and 14 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of thiamin (53%), selenium (47%), riboflavin (42%), niacin (33%), folate (28%) and phosphorus (22%). Ready in 5 minutes.
- Preparation: 5 min
- Makes: 1 serving (150 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Flexitarian, Vegetarian, Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, Hindu Vegetarian, Seventh-day Adventist Diet
- Contains: dairy, gluten
Ingredients
- 100 g Bagel
- 50 g Cheese, cream
Method
- Prepare Ingredients Slice the bagel in half horizontally using a bread knife. If desired, lightly toast the bagel halves for a warm and crispy texture.
- pread the Cream Cheese Use a butter knife to spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the cut sides of the bagel. Ensure the cream cheese layer is thick enough to cover the entire surface for a creamy bite.
- Add Optional Toppings For added flavor, layer smoked salmon, cucumber slices, or capers on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle fresh herbs like dill or parsley for a vibrant garnish
- Assemble and Serve Place the bagel halves together if preferred as a sandwich or serve open-faced. Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for a complete breakfast experience.
- Chef's Notes Bagel Selection: Plain bagels work well, but you can use sesame, everything, or whole wheat bagels for variety. Cream Cheese Variations: Try flavored cream cheese, such as chive, garlic, or strawberry, to change up the flavor. Storage: Store leftover bagels in an airtight container. Reheat frozen bagels in a toaster or oven.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 439 kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 55.2 g | |
| Water | 60.1 mL | |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 5% |
| Protein | 13.7 g | 28% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 g | |
| Threonine | 0.12 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.16 g | |
| Leucine | 0.33 g | |
| Lysine | 0.28 g | |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | |
| Cystine | 0.02 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.15 g | |
| Valine | 0.2 g | |
| Histidine | 0.09 g | |
| Fat | 18.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 4.8 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.3 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.01 g | |
| Omega-6 | 1.1 g | |
| Saturated | 10.5 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0.59 g | |
| Cholesterol | 50.5 mg | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 33.5 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 153 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 173 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 25.8 µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 579 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.58 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.46 mg | 42% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 4.6 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.26 mg | 5% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 111 µg | 28% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0.11 µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 154 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3 µg | 1% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.4 kg CO2e a serving: higher than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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