April 14, 2026

Bagels with Cream Cheese – 2 Easy Ways for Every Craving

Serves:

1

Cooking Time:

< 15 min

About This Recipe

Looking for easy sandwich ideas that are quick, flavour-packed and perfect for any time of day? These bagels with Lancewood cream cheese deliver two delicious options: a classic BLT sandwich twist and a sweet-and-savoury chicken combo. Whether you need fresh lunch ideas or convenient lunch box ideas, these recipes are simple, satisfying, and full of creamy goodness.

Ingredients:

BLT Cream Cheese Bagel

1 bagel , seeded
100 g LANCEWOOD® Medium Fat Smoked Ham Cream Cheese
3 streaky bacon , cooked until crispy
1 tomatoes , sliced
baby cos lettuce
Sweet Chili & Smoked Chicken Bagel

1 bagel , plain
100 g LANCEWOOD® Medium Fat Sweet Chilli Cream Cheese
2 chicken , smoked and sliced
3 tbsp carrots , grated
cucumber , slices

Method

BLT Cream Cheese Bagel
A fresh take on the iconic BLT sandwich, this version swaps traditional mayo for a rich, flavourful sandwich spread made with Lancewood Smoked Ham Cream Cheese.
1. Slice the bagel in half and lightly toast if desired.
2. Generously spread the cream cheese onto both halves.
3. Layer crispy bacon, juicy tomato slices and fresh lettuce on the bottom half.
4. Close the bagel, slice, and serve immediately.

 

Why you’ll love it
This is one of those sandwich recipes that never goes out of style—salty, creamy, crunchy and fresh in every bite.

 

Sweet Chilli & Smoked Chicken Bagel
Perfect for something lighter yet flavourful, this bagel is ideal for lunch box ideas or quick weekday meals.
1. Slice and toast the bagel for extra texture (optional).
2. Spread the Sweet Chilli Cream Cheese evenly on both halves.
3. Top with smoked chicken, grated carrot and crisp cucumber slices.
4. Close, slice and enjoy.

 

Why it works
The sweet chilli flavour adds a bold twist, making it one of the most exciting easy sandwich ideas for busy days.

 

Pro Tip
For extra crunch and a warm, bakery-style finish, toast your bagels in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes before assembling.

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