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Schmear Master Recipe

By: Hannah Lee Leidy
Schmear in bowl with knife
Photo by Linda Xiao

It’s perfectly acceptable to serve up a rectangular brick of Philadelphia cream cheese in its original form at the breakfast table. It has the same familiarity as a cylinder of canned cranberry sauce on the Thanksgiving table. A bagel brunch, though, deserves a schmear. It is more spreadable, creamy, and is the vehicle for flavorful additions. Make this delicious simple schmear from Bagels, Schmears, and a Nice Piece of Fish by Cathy Barrow in two easy steps.

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Makes 9 ounces

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