Two Cheese Bagel Smear Food

TWO CHEESE BAGEL SMEAR

Steps:

• In a food processor, or blender, with the machine running, drop the garlic clove through the feed tube and finely chop.
• Add all the remaining ingredients and process until well combined and mostly smooth.
• Season to taste.
• Cover and refreigerate until ready to use.
• Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.

SCHMEAR (CREAM CHEESE WITH LOX SPREAD)

Steps:

• In a food processor, work the cream cheese until it is smooth, turning off the motor and scraping down the sides of the work bowl several times.
• Add the scallions, lox, salt and pepper. Continue working the cream cheese mixture until it is blended (by the way, it is okay if there are some chunks of salmon in the mixture).
• Remove cream cheese mixture to a pretty container or small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Schmear on bagels, matzoh, or toasted pumpernickel or rye bread, or whatever you like.

PECAN MAPLE BAGEL SCHMEAR

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; beat until thoroughly mixed.
• Feel free to add more syrup for a stronger flavor.
• To thin out regular cream cheese, add in milk, 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.

KALAMATA OLIVE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BAGEL SMEAR

Steps:

• Put the sun dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water.
• Let stand until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Drain, pat dry and finely chop the tomatoes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream.
• Add the chopped olives, chopped onion and chopped tomatoes.
• Season to taste.
• Refrigerate until 1 hour before you are ready to use it.
• Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before using.