SYRACUSE, N.Y. – This week’s Weekend Today in Central York segment introduced a new breakfast favorite: the Salmon Bacon Bagel Sammy. The cooking demo, aired on the local “What’s on the Menu?” feature, showed viewers how to turn smoked salmon into a crispy, bacon‑style topping and pair it with fresh veggie cream cheese on a toasted everything bagel.
Ingredients
- 6 oz smoked salmon slices
- 1/2 cup pure NYS maple syrup
- Dash of liquid smoke
- Dash of Tabasco sauce
- Cracked black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 toasted everything bagel
- 2 avocados, sliced
Directions
- Combine the maple syrup, liquid smoke, and Tabasco sauce in a small bowl.
- Pre‑heat the oven to 400 °F.
- Lightly spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Arrange the salmon slices in a single layer on the sheet.
- Baste the salmon with the maple‑syrup mixture and sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through and basting again, until the edges are browned and crisp.
- While the salmon cooks, mix the cream cheese, scallions, carrots, dill, and red bell pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread the veggie cream cheese on the toasted bagel, layer with avocado slices, and top with the salmon‑bacon strips.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a protein‑rich start to the day.
The recipe notes that the salmon bacon can be stored for a few days, making it a versatile addition for pescatarian breakfasts, sandwiches, or burgers.
Local Spotlight
Matt Read, the host of the segment, will appear on NBC3 Sunday mornings at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. to share more local cooking tips and community news. Residents are encouraged to try the recipe at home and share their results on social media using the hashtag #SyracuseEats.
This tasty twist on classic breakfast ingredients reflects the region’s love for fresh, locally sourced foods and offers a simple way for families to start the day with protein, flavor, and fiber.
Original reporting: CNY Central WSTM (Sinclair) – local — read the source article.
