A few years ago the Army decided that my family needed to live in New Jersey. Living in New Jersey afforded my family the awesome opportunity of going to New York City on a regular basis.  New York City was just a train ride away. We loved visiting the city and exploring it!

NYC- Time Square

NYC- Battery park

NYC- Empire State Building

One of the best parts of visiting New York City is being able to eat iconic New York City foods. One of my favorite foods from New York City and my time in New Jersey is bagels. There is just something different about New York City bagels. Some say it is the water, others say it is because they are boiled instead of steamed. I don’t really know other than they are delicious and in New York City they are abundant and everyone has their own favorite place to get one. A few weeks ago I was asked to recreate an iconic New York City food for RITZ Crackers and I knew exactly what I needed to make. The classic New York City bagel, a Lox and Schmear Bagel but instead of a bagel I used a Ritz Everything Cracker. Yes, a bagel in a bite!

This recipe is simple. You start with 8oz of softened cream cheese. Next you add capers that you have rinsed to get rid of excess brine and then they are chopped.

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

Next add some diced Sun Dried Tomatoes (not in oil)

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

a couple cloves of minced fresh garlic

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

then some finely diced red onion

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

To this you will then add fresh lemon juice and fresh ground black pepper and sea salt. RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

Mix it up and then you have your schemer!  Let it sit in the refrigerator a hour or so to let all the flavors meld and get happy.
RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

I had to search a few stores for smoked salmon but you are looking for the thin slices of smoked salmon like the pic below.

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

All that is left is for you to thinly slice some cucumber and put together your bites of Lox and Schmear and enjoy!

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

These bagel inspired crackers are perfect for bringing the taste of New York to your game day parties. The Everything crackers had all the flavors of an everything bagel and go perfectly with the lox and schmear. I know I will definitely be making  my RITZ “Everything” Bites with Lox and Schmear that have all of the flavor of a Lox and Schmear bagel from New York City in a bite for our big game day.

 Bring a taste of New York to your game day parties get the recipe below and try it for yourself!

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New York City Lox and Schmear Bagel in a Bite
 
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Ingredients
  • 8oz cream cheese, softened
  • 12 sun dried tomatoes (not in oil), diced
  • 1TB capers, rinsed and chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1t fresh lemon juice
  • fresh ground sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cucumber, sliced thin and cut in half
  • Lox or Smoked salmon, cut into bite size pieces (approx. 1.5x1.5 inches)
Instructions
  1. In a bowl combine cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, capers, red onion, garlic and lemon juice. Add fresh ground Sea Salt and Pepper to taste and mix well.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer) so flavors can meld.
  3. To prepare spread ½ TB schmear on Ritz everything cracker and top with cucumber half and smoked salmon.

 

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear | Country Girl Gourmet

I participated in a campaign on behalf of RITZ Crackers. I received a sample to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.

15 Comments on New York City Lox and Schmear Bagel in a Bite

  1. This recipe looks delicious and your photos are awesome. I have to admit I have never had a NYC Bagel. But I’ve lived in NY all my life and have had several bagels in NYS 😉 Great post! I’ve shared on my facebook page tonight!

  2. My mouth is literally watering right now!! I LOVE that “schmear” and I may need to whip that up ASAP (would be great on homemade regular bagels too)!! I am in love and want to reach into the screen right now… bagels and lox are my favorite & these are a great way to eat them anywhere, so perfect!!

  3. The schmear is amazing! You had me with the sun dried tomatoes! We are having a Super Bowl Eats and Treats Linky Party, and I’d love if you would link this, or any other recipe that says “Super Bowl” to you! It can be appetizers, desserts, parties, crafts, sandwiches, anything and as many, as you want. We would love to have you! http://bit.ly/Lvc0q2

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