Tomato Basil Cream Cheese
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes. Add to a bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined.
Jalapeño Tuna Cream Cheese
Finely chop the pickled jalapeños with shears. Drain the tuna and add to the bowl with the remaining ingredients. Flake the tuna and mix until smooth and well combined.
Honey Wasabi Cream Cheese
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth and well combined.
Savory Cream Cheese Bagel 3 Ways
Three quick and flavorful cream cheese spreads that go way beyond plain. Choose from tomato basil, jalapeño tuna, or honey wasabi — each one comes together in minutes and works beautifully on bagels, toast, or crackers.
Ingredients
Tomato Basil Cream Cheese
- 4 tbsp plain cream cheese spread or whipped
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato chopped
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Jalapeño Tuna Cream Cheese
- 4 tbsp plain cream cheese spread or whipped
- 2 tbsp canned tuna flaked
- 1-2 tbsp pickled jalapeños adjust to your spice level preference
- ½ tsp whole grain dijon mustard
- ½ tsp onion powder
Honey Wasabi Cream Cheese
- 4 tbsp plain cream cheese spread or whipped
- ½ tsp honey
- ¼ tsp wasabi paste
- Everything bagel seasoning or furikake
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients. (Tomato basil: finely chop the basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes. Jalapeño tuna: finely chop the pickled jalapeños and drain the tuna.)
- Add all ingredients for your chosen variation to a bowl. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Spread generously onto a toasted bagel, toast, or crackers and serve.
Watch the Recipe
Notes
Whipped or spreadable cream cheese works best here — it blends more easily and gives a smoother result than block cream cheese. These spreads can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, making them a great prep-ahead option for busy mornings.
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