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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    By Kaleigh McMordie - March 15, 2021

    Everything But The Bagel Lox Frittata

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    This protein-packed frittata has everything you love about a bagel and lox, but in a bagel-less, easy to make egg casserole. With smoked salmon, cream cheese, and all the toppings, it's equally delicious for brunch or dinner! (gluten-free, low-carb)

    overhead view of an everything but the bagel lox frittata in a white cast iron skillet.

    Spring always seems to be filled with opportunities for fun brunches - baby showers, bridal showers, beautiful weekends with friends and family. It's the perfect opportunity for an easy frittata loaded with all the things you love about bagels and lox - minus the bagels and bagel-building.

    overhead view of ingredients needed to make everything bagel lox frittata.

    Why You'll Love This Lox Frittata

    If you love a bagel and lox with all of the toppings, you'll love this frittata! It's incredibly easy to make, and it's just as perfect to serve at brunch for a crowd as it is to make for a quick weeknight dinner. Loaded with all of the things you love about a bagel and lox - smoked salmon, cream cheese, herbs, and even everything bagel seasoning - but without the actual bagel, it's delicious, lower in carbs, and gluten-free. Plus, it's a great way to sneak some heart-healthy, protein-packed seafood into your diet.

    How To Make Everything But The Bagel Lox Frittata

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    1. Layer bite-sized pieces of smoked salmon and chopped scallions in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
    2. Top with dollops of whipped cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning.
    3. Whisk together eggs, milk, dijon and pepper and pour over the lox.
    4. Bake until the eggs are set, about 25 minutes.
    5. Top to your heart's content with all of your favorite bagel and lox toppings!
    everything but the bagel lox frittata in a white cast iron skillet with bagels in the background.

    Toppings For Your Lox Frittata

    Everyone knows topping are the best part of anything. Choose a few of your favorites for this everything but the bagel lox frittata. Some suggestions:

    • Diced red onion
    • Thinly sliced tomato
    • Capers
    • Scallions
    • Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley or arugula
    • Thinly sliced radishes
    • Sliced avocado
    • More everything bagel seasoning

    Tips and Ingredient Substitutions

    • This recipe is easily doubled for a 9x13" baking dish.
    • You can enjoy this frittata hot, cold, or at room temperature. Just make sure you refrigerate it within 2 hours of baking if you're not going to eat it hot.
    • You can use regular cream cheese in place of whipped if that's what you have. You could also substitute chive cream cheese.
    overhead view of a slice of lox frittata on a white plate with a black fork next to it surrounded by bagels.

    How To Store Leftovers

    Store leftover frittata in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 4 days. It can also be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Eat leftovers cold, or reheat individual portions wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for about 60 seconds. Leftovers make a delicious breakfast sandwich on a bagel!

    What To Serve With Everything But The Bagel Lox Frittata

    • With bagels on the side, obviously. For a gluten-free starchy option, try oven roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes.
    • Serve with a simple green salad, or try my brunch spinach salad with warm bacon dressing or my spring arugula salad.
    • I love this frittata with asparagus. Try my simple oven broiled asparagus, or asparagus with dijon dill sauce.
    • Simply add your favorite fresh fruit to balance things out.
    slice of everything but the bagel lox frittata on a white plate with a black fork next to it.

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    Everything But The Bagel Lox Frittata

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    This protein-packed frittata has everything you love about a bagel and lox, but in a bagel-less, easy to make egg casserole. With smoked salmon, cream cheese, and all the toppings, it's equally delicious for brunch or dinner! (gluten-free, low-carb)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 4-6 oz lox (smoked salmon), cut into 1-inch pieces
    • ½ cup chopped scallions (about 4)
    • 3-4 oz plain whipped cream cheese
    • 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 tsp dijon mustard
    • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
    • For topping: capers, diced red onion, sliced tomato, fresh herbs, scallions, everything bagel seasoning

    Instructions

    1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9" or 10" baking dish. 
    2. Spread scallions and lox evenly over the bottom of the dish. Drop cream cheese by the teaspoon into the dish. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. 
    3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, dijon and pepper. Pour over lox in the baking dish. 
    4. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are just set. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.

    Keywords: lox frittata, everything bagel frittata, low carb lox breakfast casserole

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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