Toasters & Bagels: A Perfect Pairing!
Nothing beats a perfectly toasted bagel—crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and ready to be transformed into the ultimate sandwich experience. With National Bagels and Lox Day coming up, it’s time to celebrate the best way we know how: with delicious bagel creations and the best toasters to get them just right.
At Select Brands, we’re all about bringing nostalgia and quality together, whether it’s the legacy of Toastmaster toasters or the magic of Disney-branded toasters. With an amazing variety of toasting options, we’re featuring the top 5 best-selling toasters from Select Brands, pairing them with unique bagel and lox sandwiches inspired by regional flavors across the U.S.
Plus, if you love homemade bagels, we’ve got you covered with three incredible bagel recipes so you can make them from scratch!
Best-Selling Toasters & Their Perfect Bagel & Lox Pairing
1️⃣ Harry Potter 2-Slice Toaster | London-Inspired "Diagon Alley Smoked Salmon Bagel"
Magically delicious, this English-inspired bagel brings a Hogwarts-worthy twist to lox!
Ingredients:
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Everything bagel (toasted in the Harry Potter Toaster)
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Scottish smoked salmon
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English mustard cream cheese (blend Dijon mustard into cream cheese)
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Capers & thinly sliced red onion
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Watercress or arugula
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Squeeze of lemon
Toast your bagel in the Harry Potter Toaster for a golden, spell-worthy crunch!
2️⃣ Toastmaster 4-Slice Fast Toaster | New York Classic "Lower East Side Lox Bagel"
The OG bagel and lox—straight from NYC!
Ingredients:
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Classic New York-style plain bagel (toasted in the Toastmaster 4-Slice Fast Toaster)
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Nova lox (mild-cured smoked salmon)
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Plain whipped cream cheese
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Thinly sliced red onion & tomato
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Capers & fresh dill
Toast two bagels at once for a perfect, deli-style crunch that can be shared!
3️⃣ Mickey & Pluto 2-Slice Toaster | California-Inspired "West Coast Avocado Lox Bagel"
A sunshine-filled, Cali-style twist on the classic!
Ingredients:
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Sesame bagel (toasted in the Mickey & Pluto Toaster)
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Smoked salmon
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Lemon-dill cream cheese (mix fresh dill & lemon zest into cream cheese)
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Sliced avocado
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Sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning
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Microgreens & radish slices
The Mickey & Pluto Toaster adds a little Disney magic to every bite!
4️⃣ Toastmaster Extra Large 48L Capacity Oven | Chicago-Inspired "Toasted Lox & Tomato Melt"
A heartier, warm take on the bagel & lox tradition!
Ingredients:
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Pumpernickel bagel (toasted in the Toastmaster Toaster Oven)
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Warm smoked salmon (briefly baked in the oven for a deeper, richer flavor)
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Whipped goat cheese with chives
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Sliced cherry tomatoes
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Drizzle of honey mustard dressing
Use the Toastmaster Extra Large Oven for a crispy bagel AND warm, flaky smoked salmon!
5️⃣ Toastmaster 2-Slice Toaster Black with Stainless | Southern-Style "NOLA Creole Lox Bagel"
A bold, Creole-inspired bagel packed with New Orleans flavors!
Ingredients:
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Cajun spice bagel (toasted in the Toastmaster 2-Slice Black Stainless Toaster)
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Smoked salmon
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Spicy Creole cream cheese (mix cream cheese with Cajun seasoning & hot sauce)
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Pickled red onions
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Sliced cucumber & fresh cilantro
The Toastmaster 2-Slice Toaster ensures even browning for a perfect crunch!
DIY: Make Your Own Bagels at Home!
Want to take your bagel game to the next level? Try one of these homemade bagel recipes for a customized, from-scratch experience!
1️⃣ Traditional New York-Style Bagels
The perfect base for any lox sandwich!
Ingredients:
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4 cups bread flour
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1 ½ tsp salt
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2 tsp yeast
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1 ½ tbsp sugar
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1 ¼ cups warm water
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1 tbsp barley malt syrup (or honey)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix ingredients and knead until dough is smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
2️⃣ Divide dough into 8 balls, poke a hole in each, and shape into bagels.
3️⃣ Boil bagels in water for 30 seconds per side, then bake at 425°F for 20 minutes.
2️⃣ High-Protein Bagels (Greek Yogurt Dough!)
A protein-packed, no-boil bagel recipe for fitness lovers!
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups self-rising flour
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tsp salt
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix flour, Greek yogurt, and salt into a dough.
2️⃣ Divide into 4 pieces, shape into bagels.
3️⃣ Brush with egg wash & bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
Each bagel has ~15g of protein!
3️⃣ Gluten-Free Bagels
For those who want all the bagel goodness without the gluten!
Ingredients:
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2 cups gluten-free flour blend
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix all ingredients into a smooth dough.
2️⃣ Shape into bagels and brush with egg wash.
3️⃣ Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Get Toasting with Select Brands!
Whether you're buying fresh bagels or making your own from scratch, the perfectly toasted bagel starts with the right toaster. From nostalgic Toastmaster designs to fun Disney and Harry Potter editions, Select Brands has a toaster for every style.
Which bagel & lox recipe are you trying first? Share on social and tag us @selectbrands!
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