Bagel Chips with Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

Recipe by Jonathan Brasil

Made from day-old Classic Chewy Bagels topped with Everything Bagel Topping, these crisp and crunchy bagel chips are just as delicious (and less expensive) than the bags at the store. Enjoy them as is, or pair them with a smoked salmon cream cheese dip that brings all the flavors of a great bagel sandwich (lox, red onion, capers, dill) into a scoopable form.  

Prep
25 mins
Bake
20 to 25 mins
Total
1 hr 10 mins
Yield
about 3 cups chips and 2 cups dip
Mix Tips
A platter of Everything Bagel Chips spread out around a small bowl of Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese dip. - select to zoom
A platter of Everything Bagel Chips spread out around a small bowl of Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese dip. - select to zoom
Multiple everything bagel chips laid out on a sheet tray. - select to zoom
A hand dipping an everything bagel chip into Salmon Cream Cheese dip. - select to zoom
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Instructions

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  1. To make the dip: In a food processor, pulse the cream cheese and salmon until combined, 5 to 7 pulses. 

  2. Add the remaining dip ingredients and pulse until combined and the dip is your desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl.  

  3. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to let the flavors meld. The dip will thicken as it chills. Taste and add more salt, pepper, and/or lemon juice as needed. 

  4. To make the chips: Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment. 

  5. Using a serrated knife, slice the bagels in half, top to bottom, to make half-moons. Slice each half-moon into approximately 1/8"-thick rounds. 

  6. Transfer the bagel slices to a medium bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss to coat. 

  7. Arrange the slices in a tightly packed layer (a little overlap is OK) on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the flaky salt. 

  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Let the bagel chips cool completely on the baking sheet.  

  9. Just before serving, garnish the dip with additional chopped dill. Serve with the bagel chips alongside. 

  10. Storage information: Store bagels chips in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 weeks. Freeze for longer storage. Store dip, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days.