Description
This Everything Bagel Cheeseball is a creamy, flavorful appetizer that combines smooth cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a hint of sour cream with the bold crunch of everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, this no-cook cheeseball packs a delicious punch of savory flavors coated with the iconic bagel topping mix and pairs wonderfully with chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Cheeseball Mixture
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (divided from ½ cup)
Coating
- Remaining ¼ cup everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of the everything bagel seasoning. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Shape Cheeseball: Once combined, form the cheese mixture into a ball shape. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap to hold its form.
- Chill: Refrigerate the wrapped cheeseball for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up. Overnight refrigeration is recommended for best results.
- Prepare Coating: When ready to serve, spread the remaining everything bagel seasoning evenly on a plate to create a coating bed.
- Coat Cheeseball: Unwrap the chilled cheeseball, reshape if needed, and roll it over the spread seasoning, pressing gently to evenly coat the entire surface.
- Serve: Transfer the coated cheeseball to a serving platter and serve with bagel chips, pita chips, crackers, or your preferred dippers.
Notes
- For firmer texture, chill overnight before serving.
- Room temperature cream cheese is essential for easy mixing.
- Everything bagel seasoning can be homemade or store-bought.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like veggies or pretzels if desired.
- Can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated tightly wrapped.
