This everything cream cheese board takes whipped cream cheese and loads it with all of your favorite toppings like lox, red onion, tomatoes, capers and more.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
You are going to love this everything cream cheese board. I made this for a girls holiday brunch and it was such a huge hit. Everyone absolutely loved it. This is such a delicious and unique recipe to make for any breakfast or brunch from a casual setting or a holiday celebration.
The best part is that you can completely customize it to fit you and your guests preferences. And it looks so pretty, too! I got so many compliments on it when I took it to a holiday party over the weekend. This cream cheese board hit all of the marks. It was eye catching, a delicious crowd pleasure and super easy to make. This is one recipe that you can not go wrong with.
Ingredients
Heres everything you'll need to make this delicious board. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
- Whipped Cream Cheese- The base of the dish! Smooth, creamy and ultra scoopable.
- Crumbled Bacon -Adds texture, a bit of crunch and a touch of salt.
- Red Onion- Adds bite and color.
- Capers- Brings a briny, salty flavor and pop of color.
- Lox- Makes this dip filling while adding a texture, color and smoked flavor.
- Tomatoes- Brings just the right amount of acidity and freshness.
- Everything But The Bagel Seasoning - Lots of flavor all in one bottle. It gives this the real "everything bagel" feel.
- Olive Oil- A nice, smooth finisher.
- Gherkin Pickles- An optional garnish that adds a pop of color and real looks appeal.
How To Make It
Heres how to make this amazing breakfast board. You can find the full ingredients list and instructions on the recipe card below.
First, spread your whipped cream cheese onto a wooden cutting board or serving tray. Take small pieces of the lox and place them randomly spread out over the cream cheese. Do the same with the sliced red onion, capers and diced tomatoes.
PRO TIP: Be sure to use whipped cream cheese so this dip is easily spread and scoopable!
After that, sprinkle the bacon bits and everything but the bagel seasoning on top. Garnish with small pickles and drizzle the top with a little olive oil. Serve and enjoy!
PRO TIP: Serve the bagel chips or crackers on the side so they don't get soggy against the cream cheese.
What Should I Serve This With?
Bagel chips are a great idea here. Sliced bagels or a nice sturdy cracker would be great, too.
What Are Some Other Topping Ideas?
Cucumbers, jalapeños, freshly chopped vegetables or olives would all be some great additions. Get creative and choose your favorites.
What Cream Cheese Should I Use?
Heres another chance to get creative and make this your own. Use any flavor of whipped cream cheese that you'd like. It all works.
Storage
Place the cream cheese with toppings in an air tight container and it will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Everything Cream Cheese Board Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 Oz Whipped Cream Cheese, plain
- ¼ Cup Red Onion, sliced thin
- 2-3 Tbs Capers
- 2-3 Tbs Bacon Bits or Cooked And Crumbled Bacon
- ¼-1/2 Pound Lox, thinly sliced
- 1-2 Tbs Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
- ¼-1/2 Cup Tomato, diced
- 2 Tbs Olive Oil
- 5-10 Gerkin Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Spread your whipped cream cheese onto a wooden cutting board or serving tray.
- Take small pieces of the lox and place them randomly spread out over the cream cheese. Do the same with the sliced red onion, capers and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the bacon bits and everything but the bagel seasoning on top. Garnish with the pickles and drizzle the olive oil on top.
- Serve with bagel chips or fresh sliced bagels and enjoy!
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