Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese

Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese recipe videos

The Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese is a classic New York-style breakfast or snack, featuring a chewy, ring-shaped bread topped with a savory mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt, generously schmeared with smooth cream cheese. It's a staple of Jewish delis and bagel shops, originating from the Jewish immigrant communities in New York City in the early 20th century.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the bagel and fat from the cream cheese, providing a good source of energy and some protein. A typical serving can range from 350 to 500 calories, depending on the bagel's size and the amount of cream cheese used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	720 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Folate	80 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

The 'everything' topping is a uniquely American innovation, reportedly invented in the 1980s, and has become a cultural icon of New York City. Nutritionally, the bagel offers a dense, chewy texture from its boiled-then-baked preparation, while the cream cheese adds a cool, tangy contrast that balances the savory, crunchy topping.