Bagel and Lox DIY Brunch Bar
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5
Bagel and Lox DIY Brunch Bar
Description
This setup begins with fresh, pre-sliced bagels arranged alongside a variety of classic toppings commonly paired with lox and cream cheese. The toppings include crisp vegetables, capers for briny flavor, fresh herbs like dill or chives, and hard-boiled eggs. Additional spreads such as jam, Nutella, and nut butter provide sweeter options to complement the savory elements.
The platter is assembled on a bed of greens for visual appeal and served with utensils for easy self-service. Freshly sliced ingredients prepared ahead and set out the morning of the event streamline the buffet experience.
Offering coffee, juices, and mimosas alongside the bar completes the brunch and encourages a relaxed, social atmosphere centered around customizable bagels and wholesome toppings.
Ingredients
- bagel assortment
- cucumber sliced
- tomato sliced
- capers
- red onion sliced
- avocado
- egg hard boiled
- radish sliced
- arugula or greens for plating
- dill or chives, fresh
- lemon slices
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- finishing salt
- everything bagel seasoning
- jam
- Nutella
- nut butter
Instructions
- Pick up your fresh bagels from a bagel store the morning of your party so they are fresh. Ask for them to be pre-sliced. Arrange the bagels on a platter or large bowl.
- Shop for the bagel toppings a day or two before the party. If your bagel bar is being served for breakfast, prep the sliced ingredients the night before. Before serving, lay a bed of greens as the base on a large platter or board and arrange the toppings on top with serving utensils. Serve the cream cheese in small serving bowls and remember to set out enough knives for spreading.
- Serve plenty of coffee, juices, and mimosas and encourage your guests to help themselves then sit back and enjoy.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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