Description
These Bagel Mini Cheese Ball Bites are creamy, crunchy, and full of everything bagel flavor. A simple make-ahead appetizer that’s perfect for parties, brunch, or snacking any time of day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp chopped green onions
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup everything bagel seasoning
Optional Add-ins:
2 tbsp chopped bacon
1 tbsp minced chives or dill
2 tbsp finely diced peppers or jalapeños
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll into small 1-inch balls.
- Coat each ball in everything bagel seasoning.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve with bagel chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Make ahead: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For a smoky twist, add crumbled bacon.
To make a breakfast version, sandwich each cheese ball in a mini bagel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook / Assembled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20