Description
This Everything Bagel Cheese Ball is a super simple party appetizer hack. It brings all the delicious flavors of an everything bagel into a fun and easy-to-make cheese ball, perfect for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, plus more for coating
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crackers or pretzels for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped chives, 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Spread additional everything bagel seasoning on a plate.
- Roll the cheese ball in the seasoning, pressing gently to coat evenly on all sides.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled with your favorite crackers or pretzels.
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing.
- You can add other mix-ins like finely diced red onion or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of cheese ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg