Ahhh, bagels. The humble O-shaped pastry is a staple in my pantry and bagels may grace my family’s plates for any of the three main daily meals (and, let’s face it, bagels make great snack foods, too). In my house, we can’t seem to get enough of these yummy bread circles, whether toasted, spread, sandwiched or even made-over into pizzas. So when I heard about National Bagel Day…well, I just had to get involved!
Did you know that according to Dempster’s® Bagel Barometer, six out of 10 Canadians eat bagels on a regular basis with nearly a quarter eating these circular delicacies daily or several times a week? That’s a significant amount of bagel-eating action going on nation-wide. And interestingly, all this bagel-noshery is not confined to breakfast-fare. According to their survey, there are four main types of bagel-lovers, with only the “energizer” type restricting their bagel fix to breakfast. In fact, nearly six out of 10 Canadian bagel fans fall into what they call “The Craver” category. Whether it’s a hankering for a bagel’s crunchy soft texture, to try something different or to satisfy hunger, the Craver chooses bagels to tantalize their taste buds. The remaining are in one of two camps: “Connoisseurs”, who take the time to create delicious new ways to enjoy their bagels, and “Purists” who eat bagels the same way every time. Count my kids in that last camp – for them it always has to be half a Dempster’s blueberry bagel toasted and spread with cream cheese. EVERY. TIME.
To celebrate National Bagel Day 2012 Dempster’s has launched a new bagel recipe and partnered with well-known Food Network chef and bagel fan Bob Blumer to: uncover Canada’s most passionate bagel-lovers and find out what an ultimate Canadian bagel’s defining qualities are. You may be surprised by the answers.
My first thought – Dempster’s has launched a new bagel recipe? We all know the old saying, “why mess with success?” Well, in this case the good news is Dempster’s has created their new recipe with Canadian taste buds in mind. They’re baked fresh daily in Canada and now available in grocery stores nationally. The new Dempster’s bagels start with premium, quality ingredients and natural flavours, and the result is a bagel perfect for toasting that’s crispy on the outside, yet stays soft and fluffy on the inside! Now that’s the way a bagel should be.
To help mark National Bagel Day, Dempster’s will be taking their new recipe on the road this February and March with their delectable Dempster’s Pop Up Bakery – a larger than life toaster – which will be making its way across the country to serve delicious samples to Canadians. Whether topped with cream cheese, butter, or jam, Dempster’s Bagels Toast Up Tour will offer a taste for everyone in markets including Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
And if you happen to be in the big smoke and you want to meet Bob Blumer and find out his favourite variety, he’ll be on-hand in Toronto’s Yonge & Dundas Square on National Bagel Day (February 9th) from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Check out Facebook.com/Dempster’s for more information and location details.
In the meantime, here are two tantalizingly different ways to enjoy Dempster’s bagels:
Dempster’s Bagels Recipes
Developed by Bob Blumer
Cheddar n’ apple
Everything you love about apple pie–without the guilt!
Ingredients:
- 1 Dempster’s cinnamon raisin bagel
- 1 Macintosh or Fuji apple–or whatever apple is available
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ounce aged sharp cheddar cheese, sliced (ideally room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon toasted pecan pieces (optional)
Directions:
- Slice apple into 3/4 cm-thick slices and remove core.
- In a small bowl add apple slices and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add butter. When butter sizzles, add apples and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until they begin to soften and brown. Reserve.
- To serve, toast, and if you choose, lightly butter bagel. Top with cheese and apple slices, and sprinkle with pecan pieces.
Yield: 1 serving
Banh Mi Bagel
A mash-up of Thai flavors and the traditional Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich.
Ingredients:
- 1 Dempster’s sesame bagel
- ¼ of a fresh coconut, or 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup crunchy or smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- ¼ – ¾ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/3 cup shredded purple, green or Napa cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or cilantro leaves, finely chopped (optional)
Directions:
- If using fresh coconut, remove coconut from shell and use a veggie peeler to peel off the tough brown outer skin. Use the medium side of a grater to shred 1/3 cup.
- Add coconut to a medium bowl along with peanut butter, ginger, chili flakes and lime juice. Blend with a fork. Reserve.
- In a small bowl, toss cabbage, carrot and mint.
- To serve, toast, and if you choose, lightly butter bagel. Top with a generous spread of peanut butter mixture, and veggies.
- Remaining peanut butter spread will last in the fridge for 5 days in a tightly sealed container.
Yield: 1 serving + enough peanut butter spread for 3 additional servings
Yummy…looks like I’ve got some new ideas to try out in my own kitchen! For more great recipes visit facebook.com/Dempsters.
If you’d like to give some of these bagel recipes a try yourself, you may be interested in Demptster’s bagel-inspired prize pack! Valued at $150, the National Bagel Day giveaway is filled with everything you need to make the perfect bagel. To enter the contest share what you like on your bagel.
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The contest closes on February 17, 2012.
Carol G says
Mmm, bagels! I love chicken salad on a toasted sesame bagel and a cinnamon raison bagel toasted with butter. I also enjoy a BET (Bacon, Egg, Tomato) on whole wheat toasted and buttered bagel. Now I’m hungry!
wisteriagirl says
I love a toasted plain bagel with real butter…yum!
Justrose says
My bagel is toasted with a little butter, a friend egg, a slice of cheese and bacon! A little ketchup on the side and I have a wonderful meal, for any time of the day. My husband and son really enjoy this too!
wilfred says
Lightly buttered spinkled with a bit of grated parmesean cheese.
prairiebelle says
I love my bagel with plain cream cheese
andreaca13 says
I am pretty boring, I just like a touch of butter on my bagel 🙂
miamax says
I love brown bagels with strawberry cheese spread on it. Absolutely, heavenly!
momof2 says
My fave is a toasted everything with avacodo, Havarti, turkey , spinach and a roasted garlic spread!
judygr says
I love a toasted bage, either sesame or multigrain with avocado, almonds and bacon.
frugalfeline says
BLT with mayo or a simple cream cheese!
Samorjj says
Cinnamon raison bagels toasted with just butter. It’s like dessert for breakfast.
Jennpup says
Cream Cheese, Cucumber and Tomato or Cream Cheese, Jalapenos and Shredded Cheddar 🙂
Puddin57 says
fresh melted peanutbutter…filling and stick to your ribs good!!
MJG says
Cream Cheese topped with Smoked Salmon, lettuce, tomato and capers. What a Lunch/Meal
pmr says
butter and cream cheese are the best on a bagel
dasing says
I love my bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese and sliced onion and tomato
Kim says
Peanut butter & honey, YUM!
nancy2880 says
The standard – cream cheese!
Glenway says
Toasted with butter and cinnamon… yum!
Patty B says
Toasted with whipped cream cheese
AK says
I put tuna, with melted cheese and of course butter i broil this and add a fresh tomatoe , very nummy , but so many ways to eat a bagel!! all are great
aimeep says
I love melted cheese with a fried egg on top my bagel
Myra says
I love love love garlic and herb cream cheese on my bagel!! yum yum! also making a BLT with the bagel is also delicious!
Debbie says
Strawberry cream cheese
kellyburk3 says
One side butter….one side peanut butter
LaurieMom says
The classic…cream cheese on a toasted bagel. Yummm!
specialize7 says
Toasted with lettuce, tomato and sprouts.
ebercov says
Herbs and chives
super-mcmom says
Melted Meunster cheese with butter
dphumphrey says
I like BUTTER and CREAM CHEESE…double WHAMMY!
Elsie says
I like a toasted bagel with cream cheese and my home made rhubarb jam.
batye123 says
I love Bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese
judcon says
I like strawberry cream cheese on any bagel
joshuajordan2 says
cinnamon with cheddar cheese plain bagels with cream cheese or just toasted with butter so good in the mornings so easy to make with a cup of tea or coffee lastnight i made a sandwhich with my favoutite bagel and leftover chicken so good
jmeme says
I put butter on my toasted bagels.
deloresc says
Veggie cream cheese on mine and I’m happy
BillyJack says
Butter and Honey
Sandy says
I love a bagel with Herb and garlic cream cheese!
mh says
mascarpone mixed with raspberries and some honey.
feffer2077 says
Just cream cheese. But after reading some of these comments, I think it’s time to be a little more daring:)
brainstorm says
I use cream cheese and bacon bits. Amazing!
serendipitysuzi says
Cream cheese and red pepper jelly for me!
eabeier says
I love lox with my bagel and cream cheese.
nrobak says
cinnamon bagel with cream cheese
missbobloblaw says
cream cheese and smoked salmon! YUM!
alisa says
butter!
drjess says
I like to toast my bagels and cover them with cream cheese and a touch of jam.
Romana says
Salmon! or herb and garlic cream cheese!
Jenn M says
I love herb and garlic cream cheese LATHERED on!!
mommabear1981 says
I love plain cream cheese, mixed with Epicure’s cheese ball mix. the fruit one is amazing!
Mommabear says
I like smoked salmon cream cheese, or strawberry cream cheese 🙂
farkhunda says
i love begal when i am too hungry and want food just quick as to make a clap!! so i love very well toasted begal with herb and garlic cream cheese and off course with totamtoes,pepper and a litle salt
JenniJagoe072010 says
depends on the day! some days its peanut butter and honey other days its herb and garlic cream cheese. Gotta love bagels!
berrybling says
I have to agree with Georgie, BLT on onion or everything bagels or just cream cheese (with a little red pepper jelly!!) YUM – depends on my mood…
Who doesn’t LOVE a bagel!
Georgie says
BLT Bagels are great
angsur says
love cream cheese on my bagel
qtpiede says
Love cream cheese, especailly on toasted bagel so it become creamy.
lyndsey says
I have two scrummy go to bagels that I just love, morning, noon or night! The first is cream cheese, smoked salmon and a little black pepper,… and the second is crunchy peanut butter with banana… both toasted of course and if the banana is warm too,… just heaven! Im drooling as I write!
kandemom says
I eat bagels many different ways but my absolute favourite bagel is a Toasted Sesame Bagel with butter.
amandalee says
Okay, I have two favourite ways to make my bagel: the first one is simple: a toasted everything bagel with butter and two slices of swiss cheese; the other is a toasted everything bagel with butter, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and salt and pepper! Sooo yummy!
martha7 says
Nutella!
sunsation72 says
I like making a cinnamon raison with peanut butter and chocolate chips melted on top. Yummy and sweet!
dri says
I like my bagels toasted with butter and cheddar cheese.
JJ says
I prefer cream cheese on my toasted bagel.
dcfish says
I love cream cheese & homemade raspberry jam.
flowerchild says
I love herb and garlic cream cheese on my bagel
thanks
Joe C says
any kind of cream cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Braethan says
Pizza bagels. The whole family loves them. Some pizza sauce followed by shredded cheese of your choice and topped with pepperoni and fresh veggies. The kids love to dress their own!
We eat bagels in so many ways here… was hard to choose which one to post about…
josiefiorda says
I could put anything on a bagel! On Saturday mornings we usually have bagels with egg, cheese and bacon or ham. YUMMY
ang says
I like it with peanut butter… but it has to be put on when the bagel is still hot from the toaster!
mike says
I like cream cheese!
Tara.duncan@shaw.ca says
Lightly toasted with peanut butter – yummy!
mommacita says
whip together some salted butter, and fresh minced garlic. Soften it and spread it generously on lightly toasted bagel, and put it in the oven for roughly 5 mins on 450
to make it even a little better, you can make mini “garlic butter crust” pizzas with shredded pizza mozzarella, pizza sauce and sliced or diced pepperettes. (great for kids! Mine love personalizing their own little pizzas!!)
YUMMY!!
laceyg says
I put butter and raspberry jam ummm so good and I love it a lil overcooked delish!
KimD says
cream cheese or cheddar cheese with tomato
Coppertop33 says
Scrambled eggs mixed with turkey bacon, mushrooms and little bit of cheese! YUM!
sueplay says
I love honey on my bagel.
hmrcarlson says
I love peanut butter and raspberry jam on one half of my toasted cheese bagel and margarine on the other half. I also love light cream cheese and smoked salmon. I’m getting hungry just thinking about these yummy bagel treats!
moviefreak says
cream cheese with herbs
Cathy Fox says
Just some butter, plain cream cheese and strawberry jam!!!!!!
ginette4 says
I love cream cheese and tomatoes on my bagel
dolcevita says
butter and swiss cheese : )
Aliya D. says
My favourite thing on a bagel is smoked gravlox, fresh dill and mild cream cheese… Yum!
Tyroneshoelaces says
Prolly Bacon lettuce and Tomato with a little mayo. Nooooooooch!
mchitchcock says
I just put tons of plain cream cheese in my bagel!
JRL says
Besides herb and garlic cream cheese, I like to make BLTs with my bagels. I find these are great for lunch or even dinner with soup!
lauriemacneil says
I love lots of cream cheese on my bagels!
thealces says
Almond butter.
Nico says
Peanut butter is my favourite.
Catsas says
On my bagel, I like…
Roasted red peppers with Almond Butter!
Mmmmmmm!!
billiondollarprincesss says
I love putting creamcheese on my bagel!
janetm says
I like a toasted wholewheat bagel with strawberry jam.
cole5234 says
My two favorite toppins for a bagel would be cream cheese or peanut butter
jennyr says
Veggie cream cheese on a sesame bagel.
murphy says
a nice thick layer of cream cheese
lisaski says
My ultimate favorite is a toasted sesame seed bagel with a light coat of butter and “light” garlic and herb cream cheese. Not only do I have this for most breakfasts’, but I often take one to work also and toast and garnish it there. Yummers!!!
ps – Guess what…….it’s morning time. Time for my toasted bagel, coffee, and newspaper before my kids wake up. I better hurry – I don’t feel like sharing today.
sparky says
a fried egg, butter, cheese, lettuce and tomato
happygardener says
i put on butter and way too much cream cheese!!!!uummmmm
dilbrt says
I usually just put cheese on my bagel and toast it so it melts.
ek03yr says
Herb and garlic cream cheese toasted on an everything bagel!
Xing Z says
I love wild blueberry jam on my bagel!
Are Wong says
Peanut butter for sure!
christine25 says
cream cheese & hot pepper jelly
Eileen says
Cream cheese on toasted bagel….yum!
lori says
I enjoy a toasted cinnamon and raisin bagel with butter and a wee bit of honey.
Sherry says
I like to put cream cheese on a toasted sesame seed bagel and add a slice of tomato with some pepper. yum
lindawwww says
Peanut butter and honey.
sprinz says
Cinnamon raisin bagel with plain cream cheese – basic but delicious!
Iris says
Peanut butter is my favorite bagel topping.
prairiebelle says
I love plain cream cheese on my bagel
zot says
I like my bagel with peanut butter.
craig22 says
I love to put on strawberry creamcheese on a whole wheat beagle or multi-grain one.
mariposa says
Cream cheese plain or flavored, or toasted with plain cream cheese and strawberry jam.
Backstreetlover says
I slice Bocconncini, tomatoe and drizzle with olive oil!!! YUMMY!!
yana says
cream cheese with salmon letice and tomato 🙂
Mee says
peanut butter and honey
Tina says
cream cheese and butter
Tracey says
I love crunchy peanut butter on a toasted bagel
CC says
I love cream cheese drizzled with maple syrup.
Lin says
Honey and sliced banana’s is yummy.
PoignantTuna says
herb & garlic cream cheese
chalbe says
I love a whole wheat toasted bagel with a smear of cream cheese and a layer of cooked, mixed vegetables, my fav. lunch!
kcrmb says
I toast my bagel and lather on cream chhese topped with apricot jam….yum!
jentam says
I like cream cheese and that’s about it!
Jennifer R says
I’m pretty basic- cream cheese!
kathy says
I like black peppercorn chip dip…yummy !
tobyhir says
Cream cheese! Spread on as thick as the bagel itself! Mmmmm…something to sink your teeth into! 😀
skyalive says
I love cream cheese, sprouts and tomato.
mistycarole says
Cream cheese and strawberry jams.
zorange says
flavoured cream cheese
sparky_gal says
My favourite is a cinnamon raisin bagel with a bit of butter.
Kitsa says
when fresh, I like my bagel with salted butter
when toasted, I let my bagel cool and then spread a thick layer of cream cheese on it
yummmm…………
Maria O. says
I like my bagel toasted, buttered, with thin slices of Havarti cheese.
Rita says
I lightly toast my everything bagel, spread on a light coating of cream cheese, top with smoked salmon, capers and sliced olives!!
409cope says
I like light cream cheese on my bagels.
vinci says
Greetings:
Wow, what a great and tasty giveaway.
Just love my bagel Dempsters of course, with plain cream cheese,
capers, lettuce, red pepper and a spicy pepperjack cheese too,
so yummy Toasted would be great for extra goodness.
evelyna says
love toasted and cheese
fossie says
On my bagel i like butter and raspberry jam.
tennille says
I like my bagel toasted with cream cheese that i’ve added a little dill to!!!
brandylcat says
oddly enough I just like butter!
chocommmmm says
I like my bagel toasted with cream cheese on it and then I put apricot jam on top of the cream cheese. mmmmmmm it’s soooooo tasty!!!!
asarge says
I like mine with crunchy peanut butter & a little honey drizzled on top
Julia says
An authentic Montreal bagel with some fresh cream cheese.
AliBr says
I take an onion bagel, split it, toast it, slather it with butter, then add some honey mustard, then a layer of thin sliced deli ham, then top it off with some aged cheddar. Yummo.
db says
Cream cheese and home made jam!
ehelfand says
I like a fresh-baked bagel with lox and tomato, maybe some egg salad.
weezi says
Depending on my mood, I like my bagel toasted with melted swiss cheese or with nutella spread! Soooo good!
deb says
I like a plain bagel with butter on it..
Shannon S says
I like swiss cheese and butter on my bagels. Sometimes some tomato and lettuce, too. I’ve also been known to eat peanut butter and jelly on my bagels, too.
lkbrdb says
I love some shaved turkey, swiss cheese, and lettuce on my bagels!
elizamatt says
my bagel is liberally spread with good salted butter, Philly and fresh chives, parsley and a sprinkling of grated garlic too. Yummy.
joshduv says
I lightly toast my bagel then top it with some freshly smashed avocado. This tastes rich and creamy, but is guilt-free because the avocado is a “healthy” kind of fat. Sometimes, I’ll then sprinkle it with a little red pepper or garlic salt.
gizfarris says
I like a cinnamon raisin bagel with peanut butter.
jonandjules says
I like a toasted poppyseed bagel with herb & garlic cream cheese
Elaine Miller says
Strawberry Cream Cheese!
kmfhee says
Cream Cheese and strawberry jam. Yum!
deb says
I like cream cheese and smoked salmon
marwar says
I like cream cheese, left over sliced turkey, sliced tomato, all toasted. Yum!
mrsrickle says
I like my bagel toasted with butter.
jiidii says
i like cream cheese and fresh slice of tomatoe on my bagel
blbyoung says
Toasted with butter, if it a plane bagel on a Saturday morning I sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top.
Vesper says
Strawberry Jam is my favorite for a bagel
JeannetteNL says
For the plain or savory type I usually make it a BLT or egg and cheese. I do also like the cinnamon flavour with peanut butter and honey or jam. There are many options though and just as many bagel flavours available now.:-)
jalix says
Local honey…no, cinnamon butter…no, cream cheese…honey (did I say that already?)
cheryl says
I like lemon honey on mine.
Marlene V. says
I love butter and honey …. mmmmmm
Slabinator says
a toasted bagel with cream cheese.
pansy says
I like my bagel toasted with a little butter. Plain and delicious.
hopebc62 says
toast the bagel, add a thin layer of mayonnaise, topped by slices of red onion, then slices of avocado, slices of tomato, then sliced salty olives stuffed with garlic, and finally topped with slices of havarti cheese & prosciutto slices with a dollop of
dijon mustard! yum!
hlarnould says
I love Black forest ham and swiss cheese on my bagel.
Nicole Bonito says
Garlic and herb cream cheese! My fave!
silverneon2000 says
I like making tomato and bacon sandwiches on bagels or eggs and bacon on bagels. Yummy The bagel that tastes good with these can be the everything or the sesame even the chese to plain.
sabcart says
Everything bagel with cream cheese, tomato and cucumber. Yummy!
erkrueger says
I love whole-grain bagels toasted, with herb cream cheese.
Roundelay says
I spread the bagel with humos and eat it with grape tomatoes and black oliv
sally21 says
smoked salmon with cream cheese
natoma says
Love butter and a bit of honey on a cinnamon raisin bagel 🙂
mousecat12 says
I half-toast the bagel and put butter and peanut butter on it! Yum!
janicour says
Love Peanut butter on my bagels!
susanbailey says
Everything bagel double toasted with chedder cheese and butter…..soooo fun.
jenneral says
Toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese, basic but tasty
jrobbies says
pb
sand723wine says
toasted with butter is all I need !
Maria G. says
usually peanut butter but sometimes butter or cream cheese
Vikingfam says
I like to get a bagel with lots of flavor, toast it and put a schmeer of butter on it
darlene says
toasted whole wheat bagel with sliced turkey, stuffing and mayo with salt and pepper
garfan says
toasted with lots of butter
jen s. says
love it with just cream cheese – simple but perfect
cathylen says
I am from the Ottawa Valley area, and we used to put a light layer of brown sugar on the buttered bagel. Sometimes when no one is home I do it.
Bee L says
I like strawberry cream cheese on my bagels!
goomba says
my favorite is cream cheese and lox, yummy!
Sparkle says
I like sesame bagels toasted with cream cheese and garden ripened tomato slices.
Theo says
Cream Cheese & raspberry Jam! Mmmmmm, think I will go make one now!!
cocowins says
I would say bagel with humous, shredded lettuce and tomato, yummy!
shonna_bechtel says
I buy raspberry honey from a local farm and it is delicious on bagels!
lpappas says
My bagel must be toasted, and if cream cheese isn’t on hand, then butter will do! This prize pack would be awesome to win : )
Ashley S says
I love smoked salmon, cream cheese & capers!
winnermb says
I like cream cheese, salmon, lemon and dill.
m1b2 says
peanut butter, jam and shreds of brick cheeze
Bree says
I love making breakfast bagels with a fried egg, cheese and ham. I think the Cheddar n’ apple bagel looks really good, I may have to try it!
Shawna says
I love my bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon!
bushcampcafe says
you can’t go wrong with a blueberry bagel with just butter…but i also love an everything or some kind of seedy bagel with spinach and feta cream cheese….yum!!
lrcig says
Is there anything that isn’t good on a bagel? I’ve even used them as burger buns! My favourite combination is crunchy peanut butter and slices of Granny Smith apple on a toasted whole wheat or multigrain bagel. My daughter’s favourite (besides just butter!) is egg salad or a tuna melt on a toasted sesame or poppyseed bagel.
Corry VanHooft says
I like mine toasted with Gouda cheese
erin2470 says
I like mine with some herb and garlic cream cheese, yummy
guna1 says
I love a darkly toasted bagel with dill cream cheese!
lucky says
good old cream cheese!
spynaert says
I like just butter, but my son likes cream cheese
ninabergeron says
Most of the time just butter but sometimes butter and cheese.
Nate3333 says
Smoke salmon cream cheese
micrapol says
I love cream cheese or cheddar on my bagel. Toasted! YUMMY
ghisl says
Butter is enough for me on a lightly toasted fresh bagel – yum!
AK says
On my Bagal I love tuna with Melted mozza cheeze on top then pickles after it comes out of the toaster oven
Thesto says
Cream cheese and jam or Chicken breast and Remoulade (the german version of the sauce tartar)
kara says
I like them toasted with a slice of cheese and ham, mmmm.
pjg says
just cream cheese 🙂
margaret44 says
Cream cheese and smoked salmon – thanks for the chance
Anne Budgell says
cream cheese and red pepper jelly.
Dan says
I like cheese.
viv123 says
I like a toasted bagel with cream cheese and salmon.
Janette says
If it is breakfast it is a nut butter, but I love using bagels for veggie sandwiches.
lovelylindy says
My absolute favourite is a plain bagel, topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, paperthin slice of red onion, loads of capers, grind of black pepper and squeeze of lemon juice. Yummy!
baker7 says
Plain bagels , toasted with cream cheese and strawberry jam
Anu says
I usually put either cream cheese or crunchy peanut butter on my bagel – yummy!
emma says
butter and cheddar cheese for me!
avdeane says
Cinnamon raisin bagels with just melted butter
nikkialeta says
marble cheese, then melt it, the best!
spamgirl says
I like to put cream cheese on it and dip it in borscht!
alpen says
butter, or butter and peanut butter…
catamorgan says
I just like my bagel with butter.
tinad says
smoked salmon & cream cheese 🙂
kittywas says
Cinnamon Raisin with peanut butter ssssooo yummy!
grace1972 says
I love to put butter and seedless raspberry jam. Yum!
terri83 says
Butter, Butter and more Butter!
trustee55 says
My favourite kind is cinnamon raisin slathered with butter, cream cheese and strawberry jam!
jfigment says
if breakfast I am old school toasted with butter (not margarine)
if lunch oven roasted turkey, provolone toasted in the oven then shredded lettuce and oil /vinegar and a smidgen of Italian seasoning 🙂
Silvana says
I love a toasted bagel with cream cheese and a dab of strawberry jam! My favourite bagle is sesame seed too
ddleib says
Just butter nothing else
annie_ac says
herb and garlic creamcheese on a toasted bagel is my fave but just about anything goes if I don’t have the creamcheese
Trish says
I love Everything bagels toasted with Herb and Garlic cream cheese, lettuce, ham and cheddar cheese!
pk5050 says
Depends on the kind of bagel. I don’t have anything on a sweet bagel but will have plain (i.e., no additives, salt, sugar etc.) peanut butter on multigrain bagels.
Maurey says
I love toasted bagels with cream cheese.
marysawyer says
I love toasted bagels with cream cheese, plain or flavored cream cheese
Pandoras says
Cinnamon raisin bagels with just butter-Toasted of course
freda mans says
I’m classic with toasting an everything bagel with herb and garlic cream cheese. Or for my sweet tooth days I like the Cinnamon Raisin bagels toasted with Strawberry cream cheese… mmmmm.
daleschatz says
I love bagels toasted with cream cheese salmon spread !!!!!!!!!
seaelle says
It has been a few years but there was a bagel/sandwich shoppe where I used to live that made all their bagels in a fire clay oven. I would get their onion and poppyseed bagel, add on it the most amazing chicken salad (haven’t been able to replicate at home), top it off with some pickles, plain cukes and sprouts. It was great.
AgnesM says
I love all my toasted bagels slathered in loads of cream cheese and occasionally a dollop of strawberry jam on top if it is a plain bagel.
Corrie says
My favourite is a multi-grain bagel toasted with butter, bacon, tomato and cucumber.
Glogirl says
I like cream cheese on my bagel. Occasionally I like just plain butter on my bagel.
WestCoastMom says
sesame toasted with butter or cream cheese or melted cheddar or pbj or tuna melt or….well we could go on forever…..LOL
Janice F says
I tried something new last night… Toasted bagel with unsalted butter, mustard, sliced tomatoes, thin slices of edam cheese, sun dried tomato turkey breast and (because I ran out of lettuce) dried seaweed. So yummy!!!
schmoopie says
Lately, we have been enjoying salmon flavoured cream cheese on our bagels. It tastes great. Another fav is toasted bagel halves with peanut butter and banana slices. Also delish! 🙂
Crescenza says
I love a hot toasted bagel with a little bit of butter and lots of peanut butter on it. Yum! The bagel must be hot when I put on the butter and peanut butter to make it melty and good. Now I want one!
sensfan4eva says
I like my bagel toasted with butter, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, yummy!!
elkhornchris says
cream cheese & lox with a couple of capers for good measure. MMmmm!
Rebby says
I love my bagel toasted with Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese!! Yum!
hannasmom says
My favorite topping is cream cheese and apple butter! 🙂
frankie1 says
Raspberry Jam
PDLadybug says
I just like plain old peanut butter on a toasted bagel.
ksceviour says
I love cream cheese on my bagel!
summer3469 says
Peanut butter & honey!
megnate says
My absolute favorite bagel is Blueberry with margarine/butter on top!! Or a plain cheez whiz bagel lol. I havent had a chance to be advernturous
Guppy says
I like a toasted cheese bagel with plain cream cheese or margarine
J. says
We top our toasted bagels with butter/margarine and jam!
smhanley says
I love a toasted bagel with cream cheese. However, I use bagels for breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well.
wisteriagirl says
There isn’t anything that I haven’t had on my bagel. I made a tuna and cucumber bagel yesterday for my daughter’s lunch. She ate it and told me that it was so good! The fact that she ate it said it all 🙂
shar108 says
I love them toasted with butter or peanut butter.
Violet says
I love having an everything bagel with Grape Jelly. It sounds weird, but tastes very yummy. The Grape flavor brings out the onion flavor in the bagel. Just be careful that you don’t put too much on as it will drip and get all over you. (I need a bib) LOL
terijd says
Either a plain or everything bagel, medium toasted with herb & garlic cream cheese on it or a plain bagel toasted with a slice of cheese, fried egg and a sausage round. Mmm!
hboddy says
I have two faves too. Peanut Butter and Banana or Egg, cheese and back bacon. YUM!
Debra B says
We eat bagels more than sliced bread here. We eat them in so many ways, but I think my favourite breakfast bagel is one with cream cheese & peanut butter
Cons says
I have two favs: cream cheese with strawberry jam on top and prosciutto & pickles. Or just make it into a crocque monsenieur: butter, mozzarella cheese, ham and broil it for 2-3 min.
hogorman says
a toasted bagel with a fried egg, grated cheese, mayo and salt!
tania says
I like cream cheese on mine
cmat111 says
MMMmmm lots of butter, cream cheese, tomatoes,salt and pepper on a well toasted Dempsters bagel. So good!
katylava says
Oh my! Well, for breakfast I love smoked salmon cream cheese. But for lunch, I adore making sandwiches with deli turkey breast, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado! 🙂
dewinner says
I love bagels and have them a few times a week! I like them toasted with cream cheese and cucumbers or tomato, cheddar, and bacon with mayo! As a special treat take your bagel, spread cream cheese and sprinkle with garlic powder and place under broiler in your toaster oven, yum!
sking says
Cream cheese and jelly
nutritionbites says
I just love creamy butter, melted on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel – yum!
natalka says
I toast a bagel, butter it, and sprinkle a little garlic powder on it. Yum!
pjh says
I enjoy cream cheese, lox, sweet onions and tomato on a multigrain bagel.
Brenda says
I love strawberry cream cheese on my bagel.
jonnieh says
I like cruncht peanut butter on my bagels
fdrgal says
I usually just eat bagels with cream cheese but I love the apple and sharp cheddar cheese idea. I need to think outside of the box more often! Thanks for a great contest!
Kiki says
I love ’em toasted and slathered with butter, maybe with a l’il bit of homemade jam.
Ava says
Everything Bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese
eleonora says
I love cream cheese on my bagel.
Betty says
Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Strawberry cream cheese
sandra says
I love a cheddar cheese bagel toasted with a bit of butter and yes cheddar cheese……..lol…………a bit cheesy but try it and I promise you will love it!!
ginger says
My favourite is a cinnamon raisin bagel with homemade raseberry jam….mmmmm good!
CourtneyF says
I love everything bagels with herb and garlic cream cheese! I also live them with bacon, egg, cheese and tomato!
spike says
toasted sesame bagel with butter and cream cheese!
riker says
My favourite is a toasted cheese bagel with herb and garlic cream cheese.
Joni says
I like a whole wheat bagel, toasted with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
sojeles says
I like just a plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese and it has to be toasted.
melly100 says
I love sliced tomato, shredded cheddar and a couple dashes of hot sauce…pop under the broiler untill melted.
katieo says
Lightly toasted sesame seed bagel with turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and a little bit of light mayo. Pure bliss!
Amanda Bond says
strawberry cream cheese on a cinnamon raisin bagel.
Cheryl Almas says
I love peanut butter and jam on my toasted multigrain bagel.
Jen says
Avocado and melted Swiss cheese!
trixiejenkins says
I love just plain old butter on my bagels!!
melmarcil says
I love plain and simple butter and cream cheese 🙂
lisa says
I love toasting my bagels and enjoying them with butter, cream cheese and smoked salmon are a close second. Thanks
PG2011 says
PC Plain Light Cream Cheese (on a toasted whole wheat bagel). Yum!!!
freeshopper says
I love flavoured cream cheese such as herb and spice on my bagels. Yum!
coupmama says
Sesame seed bagel, non-toasted with Becel spread and smoked salmon. Yummy!
babylove818 says
I toast my bagel and a treat for me is chunky Guacamole on a buttered bagel YUMMY
nsmomma says
My fave is toasted bagel with lot’s of butter and Swiss cheese!Yum!!!!
sarahjm75 says
I love toasted bagles with mayo, cheese and tomato on them with salt and pepper! Yum!
dmhaen says
I love cream cheese on a bagel. Garlic & herb cream cheese or cream cheese with a little spice!
tinysgirl says
Everything Bagel toasted with Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese, Monterrey Jack Cheese, Red Onion, Tomatoe and Ham.
jemrah says
Simple cream cheese – and not the light stuff! Yum!
flower says
peanut butter & honey!
Sarah says
I love toasted bagles with mayo, cheese and tomato! Yummmmmmmy!
Brenda says
Everything Bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese, Monterrey Jack Cheese , Lettuce, Tomato and Bacon.
Tampa77 says
My favorite would have to be smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, pepper, lemon on a toasted sesame seed bagel! This is the ultimate! I will have this for brunch or lunch or dinner! Anytime! But for something more simple, just a toasted bagel with cream cheese! I love my bagels! Will have one for breakfast this morning
lala616 says
Everything Bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and bacon.
sandra p says
I like herbed cream cheese
Sonya says
my kids love smoked salmon and cream cheese on their bagels!
stacey r says
I love bagels! Especially maple butter on a toasted one! Happy Bagel Day!
elee says
I love a good toasted bagel with butter and cheddar cheese! Makes me hungry just thinking about it