Breakfast Bagel With Tomato, Basil, and Red Onion

I first had this at a little deli I've been making it religiously at home ever since. This is the only way my boyfriend will eat bagels. This is best with very ripe, fresh tomatoes.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 2 bagels

Ingredients

• 2  bagels
• 4  tablespoons cream cheese (or to taste, I use chive and onion flavor)
• 1⁄4 cup  thin slices red onion
• 6 -8  fresh basil leaves, cut into slivers
• 1⁄2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. cut the bagels in half lenght wise and toast to desired done-ness.
2. spread cream cheese on each half, then layer tomatoes, red onion and basil on top of each half. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.