Christmas Bagel Bites With Leek Spread And Smoked Salmon

A recipe from ricardo that i tried yesterday. it doesn't have to be christmas to try this ;) i didn't have bagels, so i used slices of baguette that i toasted in the oven. it was a bit hard to bite. today with the leftover of the salmon and spread, i used melba toast. it was even better.

Steps

With the rack in the middle position , preheat the oven to 180 c.

Leek spread: in a skillet , soften the leek in the butter.

Add the wine and reduce until almost dry.

Season with salt and pepper.

Let cool.

In a bowl , combine the cooled leek mixture and cream cheese.

Set aside.

Bites : place the bagel slices on a baking sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Let cool.

With an espresso teaspoon or a pastry bag fitted with a small plain.

Garnish with smoked salmon.

Season with pepper.

If desired , garnish with capers and dill sprigs.

Assemble at the last minute or up to 30 minutes before serving , to avoid softening the bagel crackers.

Ingredients

leek, butter, white wine, cream cheese, salt and pepper, bagel, smoked salmon