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Savory Bagel Stuffing Recipe with Lox and Cream Cheese

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A unique twist on classic stuffing, combining bagels, lox, and cream cheese for a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for holidays or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium-sized bagels, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 ounces smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small dollops
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Slice the bagels into 1-inch cubes. If they’re not stale, dry them out by spreading them on a baking sheet and toasting them in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced onion and celery and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the toasted bagel cubes with the cooked vegetables, lox pieces, fresh dill, and capers.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and chicken or vegetable broth. Pour this mixture over the bagel mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Carefully fold in the small dollops of cream cheese, trying not to overmix—it’s okay if some of the cream cheese pieces remain intact.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the top.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
  9. Let the stuffing cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh dill or chives if desired.

Notes

[‘Plain, onion, or everything bagels work best for this recipe.’, ‘Slightly stale bagels are ideal because they hold up better to the liquid.’, ‘Be gentle when folding in the cream cheese and lox to avoid breaking them down too much.’, ‘Fresh dill makes a big difference in flavor; substitute dried dill if necessary, but reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon.’, ‘Covering the dish ensures the stuffing doesn’t dry out, while uncovering it at the end gives it a nice golden crust.’]

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Keywords: bagel stuffing, lox stuffing, cream cheese stuffing, holiday stuffing, savory stuffing, brunch stuffing

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