Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
This savory bagel-inspired cheese ball is the perfect holiday appetizer or game-day snack.
Servings: 12 - 15
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
Cheese mixture
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓-1/2 cup everything bagel seasoning for coating (recipe follows)
Everything Bagel Seasoning (double recipe)
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 4 teaspoons dried minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 4 teaspoons black sesame seeds
- 4 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons flaked sea salt or coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. add the cream cheese and process until smooth. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until combined. Mix in the scallions and garlic powder.
- Spoon the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the plastic around the cheese mixture and shape it into a ball. Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the everything bagel seasoning. (Store-bought seasoning can also be used.) Add all of the bagel seasoning ingredients to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Pour ⅓ cup of seasoning onto a plate. (Add more if needed.) Roll the chilled cheese ball in the mixture, coating it completely.
- Serve the cheese ball immediately or cover and chill, removing from the refrigerator one hour before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 739IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg