Description
A creamy, savory Everything Bagel Cheese Ball coated in sesame, garlic, and onion seasoning. Perfect for parties and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 scallions, finely chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup everything bagel seasoning
Bagel chips, crackers, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, horseradish, cheddar, scallions, and bacon until fully combined.
2. Shape mixture into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Spread everything bagel seasoning on a plate and roll the cheese ball to coat evenly.
4. For a festive touch, insert a stem or pretzel stick into the top for decoration.
5. Serve with bagel chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Make a day ahead for deeper flavor.
Substitute pepper jack for cheddar to add heat.
Roll in seasoning just before serving for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg