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Scallion Caper Cream Cheese

Published: Feb 15, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2020 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Make the best bagel and cream cheese at home with a simple recipe for cream cheese with scallions and capers, the perfect addition to smoked salmon.

Make the best bagel and cream cheese at home with a simple recipe for cream cheese with scallions and capers--the perfect addition to smoked salmon. | livinglou.com

February is definitely not up there on the list of my favourite months of the year, but I just learned one reason why February is moving up on my list—February 9th was National Bagel day, so I’ve decided that February should be filled with bagels and cream cheese.

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you’ll know just how much I love bagels–in university, bagels were a part of my weekend ritual. And the first thing I do whenever I’m in New York is head to one of the many incredible bagel spots. I have so many favourite kinds of bagels, but my go-to recently has been flavoured cream cheese with cucumber and smoked salmon.

Homemade scallion caper cream cheese. | livinglou.com

This recipe is perfect for a weekend lunch and is a simple scallion caper cream cheese made with Arla Organic Cream Cheese. The cream cheese is the real star of this bagel, and it is elevated by the simple addition of thinly sliced scallion and chopped capers. Two ingredients I always add to a bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. I also add a tablespoon of milk just to help the mixing process.

This cream cheese is made with 100% natural ingredients and no artificial stabilizers–I love how creamy it is and how easily it spreads and mixes, and it has the perfect balance of richness and tang that you look for in a cream cheese.

Make the best bagel and cream cheese at home with a simple recipe for cream cheese with scallions and capers--the perfect addition to smoked salmon. | livinglou.com

If you’re a vegetarian, you can leave off the smoked salmon and add a sliced tomato and you’ve got yourself a perfect sandwich.

The secret to making a bagel-shop worthy bagel at home is going big on the schmear of cream cheese. Always add more than you think you’ll need–you will never regret it, I promise. This recipe makes 2 cups of scallion caper cream cheese so you’ll definitely have enough for quite a few bagels.

Make the best bagel and cream cheese at home with a simple recipe for cream cheese with scallions and capers--the perfect addition to smoked salmon. | livinglou.com

Make the best bagel and cream cheese at home with a simple recipe for cream cheese with scallions and capers--the perfect addition to smoked salmon. | livinglou.com

Scallion Caper Cream Cheese

Author: Louisa Clements
5 from 1 vote
Make your own specialty cream cheese that rivals the local deli with capers and scallions. Serve with smoked salmon for a delicious brunch!
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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

For flavoured cream cheese:

  • 2 200 g packages of Arla Organic Cream Cheese
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp capers, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp milk, optional

For bagels:

  • 6 bagels, halved
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 260 g / 9oz smoked salmon
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese with scallions, capers and milk, if needed.
  • Spread a large spoonful on both sides of bagel, top with cucumber slices, smoked salmon and red onion.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: breakfast, easy, lunch
Nutrition Facts
Scallion Caper Cream Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1388 Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Fat 46g71%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 142mg47%
Sodium 3255mg142%
Potassium 854mg24%
Carbohydrates 177g59%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 64g128%
Vitamin A 1662IU33%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 204mg20%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Arla Foods, as always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting my sponsors and allowing me to continue creating recipes like this scallion caper cream cheese.

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Comments

  1. Jim

    August 21, 2021 at 11:12 am

    Delicious. Had some on my NJ bagel this AM. Thanks for the recipe.
    ★★★★★
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    • Louisa Clements

      August 31, 2021 at 9:26 am

      That sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed, thanks Jim!
      Reply
  2. Christina

    June 15, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Yes, this is perfect for lunch - love the capers in this recipe Lou!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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    • Lou

      June 20, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you! The capers add the perfect zing to this recipe.
      Reply

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