Spruce up the classic cheese ball recipe with this Everything Bagel Cheese Ball. It's your favorite breakfast bagel turned into an appetizer!
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Chilling Time3 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizer, Cheese, Snacks
Servings: 12
Author: Jonathan Melendez
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Hand mixer or whisk
Microplane
Ingredients
16ouncescream cheesesoftened
1cupshredded white Cheddar cheese
3tablespoonsgrated parmesan
1/4cupred onionminced
1garlic clovegrated
4scallionsfinely sliced
2tablespoonscapersdrained and chopped
4ouncessmoked salmonchopped (optional)
1/3cupEverything Bagel Seasoning(homemade or store-bought)
Kosher salt and Coarse black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese on high until light and fluffy. Stir in the white cheddar and parmesan until well-combined.
Add in the red onion, garlic, scallions, capers, salmon (if using), 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning and a small pinch of salt and pepper. Give it a stir until evenly combined. Use a rubber spatula to transfer the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a ball and wrap tightly. Allow to chill in the fridge until firm, about 3 hours or overnight.
Place the remaining Everything Bagel Seasoning into a shallow dish or plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll around in the seasoning mix until evenly coated. Place on a platter and serve alongside crackers, pretzels, bagel chips, carrots, cucumber, and/or radishes. Enjoy!