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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.
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Yield: 1 Serving (per variation)
Total Time: 5 minutes

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

  1. 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.)
  2. Add all ingredients for your chosen variation to a bowl. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  3. Spread generously onto a toasted bagel, toast, or crackers and serve.

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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.