Garden Fresh Tomato & Cream Cheese Breakfast Bagel
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with our Garden Fresh Tomato & Cream Cheese Breakfast Bagel. Originating from Tuscany Cafe in Littleton, CO, this recipe is not just a meal, it's an experience! Creamy, flavorful garden cream cheese infused with garlic, cucumbers, and fresh tomatoes pairs perfectly with toasted sesame seed bagels. Each bite is a flavorful burst of freshness and richness that elevates your morning beyond the usual coffee. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a quiet morning at home, this bagel is a bright way to start your day!
2
Servings
275
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
cream cheese
8 ounces (softened)
cherry tomatoes
3 (seeded and chopped fine)
garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon
cucumbers
2 tablespoons (grated)
red onion
1/2 teaspoon (minced)
sesame seed bagels
2 (sliced in half)
ripe tomato
1 medium (sliced thick)
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped cherry tomatoes, garlic salt, grated cucumbers, and minced red onion. Mix gently until well combined, ensuring some texture remains.
2
For a smoother mixture, use a food processor, but keep in mind that a chunkier spread adds character and flavor.
3
Preheat your toaster or oven. Slice the sesame seed bagels in half, lengthwise, and toast them until golden brown and crispy.
4
Spread a generous amount of the prepared garden cream cheese over each toasted bagel half, making sure to reach every edge.
5
Top each bagel with thick slices of ripe tomato, ensuring that the tomato slices overlap slightly for maximum flavor in every bite.
6
Sprinkle with salt to enhance the flavors and a good amount of freshly cracked pepper for that extra kick.
7
Enjoy your creation while still warm for the best flavor experience!
Nutrition Information
18g
Fat
20.5g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Garden Fresh Tomato & Cream Cheese Breakfast Bagel?
It is a flavorful breakfast dish featuring garden-infused cream cheese, fresh tomatoes, and cucumbers on toasted sesame seed bagels, originating from Tuscany Cafe in Littleton, CO.
Where does this recipe originate?
This recipe comes from the Tuscany Cafe in Littleton, Colorado.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to make 2 servings.
What are the main ingredients for the cream cheese spread?
The spread consists of softened cream cheese, chopped cherry tomatoes, garlic salt, grated cucumbers, and minced red onion.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 275 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 18 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in this bagel recipe?
There are 20.5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does this breakfast provide?
This recipe provides 9 grams of protein per serving.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, this recipe is tagged as vegetarian.
What type of bagel is recommended?
The recipe specifically calls for sesame seed bagels.
How should I prepare the cream cheese?
The cream cheese should be softened before mixing with the other ingredients.
Do I need a food processor for the cream cheese mixture?
You can use a food processor for a smoother texture, but a manual mix is recommended to keep a chunkier, more flavorful character.
How should the cherry tomatoes be prepared?
The cherry tomatoes should be seeded and chopped fine.
How should the cucumber be added?
The cucumber should be grated before being mixed into the cream cheese.
What kind of onion is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of minced red onion.
How should the bagels be toasted?
Slice the bagels in half lengthwise and toast them until they are golden brown and crispy.
How should the large tomato be sliced?
The ripe medium tomato should be sliced thick for the topping.
What seasonings are added at the end?
The bagel is topped with salt to taste and a good amount of freshly cracked pepper.
Should the dish be served cold or warm?
It is best enjoyed while the bagels are still warm for the optimal flavor experience.
How much cream cheese is required?
The recipe requires 8 ounces of cream cheese.
What is the amount of garlic salt needed?
Use 1/8 teaspoon of garlic salt in the spread.
What is the suggested way to arrange the tomato slices?
Overlap the thick tomato slices slightly to ensure maximum flavor in every bite.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as one of our easy recipes.
Can this be served for brunch?
Absolutely, it is described as perfect for brunch gatherings or a quiet morning at home.
Does this recipe contain sugar?
The nutritional data indicates no sugar content.
How many ingredients total are used?
There are 9 ingredients in total for this recipe.
Is there any fiber in this meal?
Fiber information is not provided for this specific recipe.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include breakfast, bagel, cream cheese, tomato, fresh ingredients, brunch, garden flavors, vegetarian, easy recipes, and Tuscany Cafe.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized under Breakfast.
How much cucumber is used?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of grated cucumber.