Classic bagel with cream cheese

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A classic bagel with cream cheese is a simple yet beloved dish featuring a chewy, ring-shaped bread roll sliced and topped with a generous spread of soft, tangy cheese. Its core ingredients are the bagel—typically made from high-gluten flour, water, yeast, salt, and malt—and cream cheese, a fresh, spreadable cheese. This iconic combination is a staple of New York City delis and has become a ubiquitous breakfast and snack item worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the bagel and fat from the cream cheese, with a moderate amount of protein. It provides key nutrients like calcium and B vitamins, and a typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	580 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	3 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Sodium	580 mg

Per 1 medium bagel (105 g) with 2 tablespoons (30 g) plain cream cheese · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The bagel's unique preparation involves boiling the dough in water before baking, which creates its signature shiny crust and dense interior. Culturally, it's a symbol of Jewish-American cuisine that has evolved into a global comfort food, with regional variations in bagel style and cream cheese flavors.