Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Recipe
This creamy Everything Bagel Cheese Ball combines rich cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, and savory seasonings, then gets coated in crunchy everything bagel seasoning for the ultimate easy appetizer. Perfect for entertaining, holiday parties, game day spreads, and make-ahead snack boards.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened (2 blocks)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese fine grated
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup everything bagel seasoning divided
- green onion sliced thin, additional garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons of the everything bagel seasoning.
- Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Transfer the cheese mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- Place the remaining everything bagel seasoning onto a plate or shallow bowl.
- Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the seasoning mixture, gently pressing so the coating adheres to all sides.
- Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- Serve with crackers, pretzel crisps, toasted baguette slices, pita chips, fresh vegetables, or bagel chips.
Notes
Notes
- For the best flavor, prepare the cheese ball one day ahead.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts into the cream cheese better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Allow the cheese ball to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for the creamiest texture.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
(Approximate per serving based on 12 servings)- Calories: 215
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g