Baked Bagels & Lox Sliders
These Baked Bagels & Lox Sliders combine mini bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, capers, and dill with a savory buttery topping for an easy breakfast or brunch.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- cooking spray
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 12 mini bagels plain or everything, sliced
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 package smoked salmon (8 ounces), sliced
- ½ cup red onion very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, plus more for topping
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese finely shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice the bagels in half. Set the top halves aside and arrange the bottom halves in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.12 mini bagels
- Generously spread the whipped cream cheese over the bagel bottoms.8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- Tear the smoked salmon into smaller pieces and layer it evenly over the cream cheese.1 package smoked salmon
- Top with the sliced red onion and capers.½ cup red onion, 2 tablespoons capers
- Sprinkle the fresh dill over the top.2 tablespoons fresh dill
- Place the bagel tops over the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried minced onion.4 tablespoons salted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
- Brush the butter mixture over the bagel tops, then pour any remaining mixture over the dish.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the bagels.2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill and serve.
Notes
🥡 Storage
- Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For the best texture and flavor, enjoy them as soon as possible.
♨️ Reheating
- Reheat the sliders just until warmed through. Avoid overheating them since smoked salmon and cream cheese are both better when gently warmed rather than cooked further.
❄️ Freezing
- I would not recommend freezing these sliders. Cream cheese can change texture after freezing and thawing, and the fresh onion, capers, dill, and smoked salmon are better suited to refrigerated storage.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Drain the capers well.
- Divide the smoked salmon evenly among the 12 sliders.
- If using block cream cheese, soften it before assembling.
- Add fresh dill after baking for the freshest flavor.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice after baking is delicious with the salmon.
🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods
Air fryer: These Baked Bagels & Lox Sliders can be made in the air fryer. Assemble the sliders as directed, including the seasoned butter and Parmesan topping. Preheat the air fryer to 325°F and arrange the sliders in a single layer, working in batches as needed. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the bagels are lightly toasted and the filling is warmed through. Check them around the 5-minute mark since air fryers can vary. Garnish with additional fresh dill before serving.♻️ Leftovers
- Leftover sliders make an easy breakfast or lunch the next day. Pair them with fruit or a side salad for a quick meal.
📝 Notes
- Plain or everything mini bagels can be used.
- An 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese can replace whipped cream cheese.
- For extra freshness, squeeze a little lemon juice over the sliders after baking.
- Replace the garlic powder, onion powder, and dried minced onion with 1½ teaspoons Everything Bagel Seasoning, if desired.
- Serve for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner with hash browns, fruit, or a side salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 2bagels | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 990mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 797IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg
