Everything Bagel Lox Brunch Pizza

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Published on Mar. 19, 2025

I took my favorite brunch flavors and put them all on this pizza! An everything bagel layered with smoked salmon, briny capers, herby cheese and tangy pickled onions makes pure magic. It’s a good way to feed a crowd. —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts

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Everything Bagel & Lox Brunch Pizza

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Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen pizza dough, thawed (1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon everything seasoning blend
  • 2 smoked salmon fillets (2 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onions
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup fresh arugula
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 lemon slices, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 14-in. pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal. Punch down dough; roll to fit pan, pinch edge to form a rim. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  2. Spread with Boursin cheese; top with mozzarella. Brush edges of dough with egg; sprinkle with everything seasoning. Bake on a lower oven rack until crust and cheese are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk sour cream and heavy whipping cream. In a separate bowl, toss arugula, olive oil and lemon juice. Remove pizza from oven; top with salmon, cucumbers, red onion and capers. Drizzle with cream sauce; top with arugula mixture. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.
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