Description
This Everything Bagel Cheese Ball is a savory and creamy appetizer perfect for parties. Made with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and coated in a flavorful everything bagel seasoning blend, it’s sure to be a hit with your guests.
Ingredients
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Cheese Ball:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Everything Bagel Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Ball: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Cheese Mixture: Form the mixture into a ball shape and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Make the Everything Bagel Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and coarse salt.
- Coat the Cheese Ball: Roll the chilled cheese ball in the everything bagel seasoning until fully coated.
- Serve: Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate and serve with crackers or sliced vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add cooked and crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
