Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
A change-up on a classic cheeseball, full of two blends of cheeses, spices, and coated with a layer of Everything Bagel seasoning. Served with homemade bagel chips!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
- 3 scallions, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup Everything Bagel Season, divided
- 4 Bagels, sliced thin, for serving
Instructions
- For bagel chips: preheat oven to 375˚F. Slice bagels thinly and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove and let cool.
- For cheese ball, in a medium bowl, mash together cream cheese, cheddar, scallion, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of bagel seasoning. Make sure ingredients are well-mashed and evenly distributed. Shape mixture into a loose ball with a spoon.
- Spread out remaining bagel seasoning on a small plate and roll ball around in seasoning, covering it evenly with the seasoning.
- Serve cheese ball immediately with bagel chips or wrap tightly in plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1638mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 1mg