While these toppings are commonly seen atop a toasted bagel, this recipe substitutes the bagels with buttered & toasted ciabatta rolls.
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The Perfect Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 soft ciabatta sandwich rolls (to make 4 sandwiches)
- 4 Tbsp softened butter
- 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese (room temperature)
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 1/3 cup capers (rinsed and drained)
- 2 medium tomatoe (sliced thin)
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill leaves
- ½ small red onion (sliced thin)
- 2 tsp lime juice
- Small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Combine red onions with lime juice and a small sprinkle of salt
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Cut the ciabatta rolls in half and butter each side.
- Bake until the rolls are golden in color and gently crispy on the exterior.
- Remove from oven.
- Spread cream cheese on the hot ciabatta, followed by smoked salmon, capers, tomatoes, dill, and red onion.
- Serve sandwiches when the bread is still warm.
- Serve open-faced or closed.