Bagel with butter and jam Recipe
American · Breakfast · 5 min total
A classic breakfast or snack: a toasted bagel spread with creamy butter and your favorite jam. Simple, satisfying, and endlessly customizable.
2
min prep
min prep
3
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
350
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 bagel, any flavor
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 to 2 tablespoons jam or preserves (e.g., strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
Instructions
- Slice the bagel in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
- Toast the bagel halves in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the cut sides of the toasted bagel with softened butter while still warm.
- Spread jam over the butter on one or both halves.
- Close the bagel and serve immediately.
Tips
- For extra flavor, use flavored butter or mix jam with a little cream cheese.
- Store leftover bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Experiment with different jam flavors or add a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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