Here are a few favorite toppings for pumpernickel bagels that you may not have thought of before:

• Any kind of spread is a winner, but salmon or pimento go particularly well.
• Bologna or Liverwurst are classic companions of pumpernickel. You may want to stash a little at the office for an extra special midday treat.
• Cream cheese is another favorite topping that doesn’t overpower the taste of the bagel itself. Sometimes simple combinations are the best!
• Butter, particularly melted in, is always a good choice! It’s simple, tasty and ready in a snap.
• Pretty much any kind of cheese spread, particularly cheddar, is bound to satisfy your cravings.
• Sometimes, plain old mustard is a great mate of pumpernickel, but a spicy Dijon is always a hit with your taste buds. It may not be what people typically think of when they think of bagel toppings, but it is fantastic!

Don’t skip the pumpernickel bagel because you can’t think of anything to go with it! Try a variety of your favorite spreads on a pumpernickel bagel from New Yorker Bagels and you’ll see how versatile pumpernickel really is.