Lox and “Cream Cheese” Cauliflower Bagel Bites

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Lox and "Cream Cheese" Cauliflower Bagel Bites, plated and ready to serve

This is the appetizing store spread reimagined as individual bites — everything that belongs on a proper bagel, minus the bagel itself. A cauliflower base bakes up firm enough to hold a real schmear and a generous drape of lox.

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Ingredients for Lox and "Cream Cheese" Cauliflower Bagel Bites

Lox and "Cream Cheese" Cauliflower Bagel Bites

Golden cauliflower bagel-style rounds topped with cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, capers, and red onion.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower riced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning plus more for topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 oz smoked salmon (lox)
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • Fresh dill, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Steam riced cauliflower until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and press firmly in a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Mix cauliflower, mozzarella, egg, almond flour, and everything seasoning into a dough.
  • Form into 12 small rounds, about 1/2 inch thick, and arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Bake 18–20 minutes, until golden and firm. Cool slightly.
  • Top each round with a spoonful of cream cheese, a piece of smoked salmon, a few capers, and a sliver of red onion.
  • Garnish with fresh dill and an extra pinch of everything seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits

  • Smoked salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein.
  • Cauliflower provides fiber and vitamin C that a traditional wheat bagel base lacks.
  • A naturally portion-controlled presentation that makes it easy to enjoy the classic combination without a full bagel’s worth of carbs.
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