Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2009

I recommend using some pesto in place of the basil leaves.

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MySweetCreations

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2009

Excellent! Also added minced garlic, crushed red pepper. Try toasting the tomatos, too.

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2008

Wow, this was so good! Quick and easy to make - I'd personally recommend using fresh bagels from the bakery specifically for this, and adding a light coating of butter before the cream cheese is spread. The fresher the ingredients on this, the better! For a lunch variation or something different, try adding minced garlic of the jar variety or hand-pressed. Thanks for sharing.

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CHELS

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008

This gets 4 (and a half!) stars only because you suggest toasting the bagel - which I've personally never appreciated - although I understand some people do, but not why. Otherwise, I've been eating my bagels with cream cheese - plain, herb, scallion and garlic, whatever - and tomato for over 35 years. In fact, the bagel shop in New Jersey where I ordered these every workday morning eventually "put it on the menu" they thought it was so good. Oh, yeah - I always get a garlic bagel, not toasted, with the cream cheese and tomato (if it doesn't have garlic, it must be chocolate!).

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Aranrhod

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2008

Excellent! I made these for dinner, adding some deli shaved ham. Used fresh garden tomatoes & placed the fresh basil under them, as suggested by other raters. SO good that I had one for breakfast again the next day!

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2008

EXCELLANT taste with the fresh basil! We substituted the cream cheese for a slice of swiss and it was delicious. I will recommend one suggestion that makes these tastier and easier to eat. After toasting and adding the cheese (either kind), lay the basil UNDER the tomatoes, and then broil the halves on a cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes. This will soften and roast the tomatoes just enough to make the sandwich easier to bite into. Placing the basil under the tomatoes keeps it from crisping into nothingness :)

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Misty and the Bunnies

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008

This is so simple yet is so yummy! I had made this last night, had it for breakfast this morning and now that I wen to review it, I'm mad I didn't bring it for lunch! At least I know what I am having when I get home for dinner!..I left the bagel untoasted..yum

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2008

Yum! I used chives whipped cream cheese, and mini bagels with a slice of garden tomato. It was delicious and so quick - I didn't have to wait long!

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CHEFJULIE1

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2008

This really hit the spot. It was super easy and very tasty. Made it exactly. Yummy!

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ROSIESTOES

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2008

Yumm-o is all i need to say, i used fresh basil from my garden so good. I did season it with pepper and seasoned sea salt soooooo goood. What a great snack! Thanks

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tonit22

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Reviewed: May 15, 2008

Yum yum yum! Love this for brown bag lunches! Very tasty and easy! I used a multi-grain bagel for a little more flavor. Thanks for the post!

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Reviewed: May 13, 2008

OMG! My new favorite taste sensation!!! Something so simple, yet so tasty!!!

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5THSISTER

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Reviewed: May 6, 2008

I love these morning, noon and night! I also love it with lemon pepper and when I don't have bagels I use sourdough bread, yum yum.....

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lunchlady

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Reviewed: May 4, 2008

This was so easy and so delicious! I didn't have any basil so I ended up sprinkling a little garlic powder on the cream cheese, then some good sea salt on top of the tomato. So good! I know I'll be eating this for lunch a lot!

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Mrs.Williams

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2007

This was really good. I don't like basil so I only added the tomato. Tomato on a cream cheese bagel is really yummy. I can't believe I never thought of it.

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QUASINAUGHT

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

It was good, however I found out that I am not a huge fan of basil. I put cucumbers, tomatoes, and bacon on it and it was even better!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2007

One of my favorite breakfast items! It is also quite good if you put a slice of provolone cheese on top and pop it in the oven/toaster oven until the cheese has melted!

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AnjiLew

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2007

Super yummy. Also good if you add lettuce, or cucumber.

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Meredith

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007

Boy I wish I had this stuff on hand the other day; I was in a rush, and so I had no time to make a quick bite to eat before heading off to class. I took another reviewer's suggestion as to using lemon pepper, so I did and omitted the regular salt and pepper. Wonderful bagel sandwich, thanks.

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2007

Great idea! I used light Laughing Cow Garlic & Herb cheese wedges instead of cream cheese. Delicious any time of day - the fresh basil really makes it.

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