Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
This Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Recipe is a true party appetizer, combining a creamy cheese mixture with bold bagel seasoning, making it the perfect appetizer for game days, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cheese grader
- Large sheet of plastic wrap
- Small plate (for rolling the cheese ball in seasoning)
Ingredients
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or block of white cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon dry dill
- Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend for coating
- Optional add-ins: green onions black sesame seeds fresh chives, or parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Mix the Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and dry dill. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Place the cheese ball mixture in the center of the plastic wrap. Wrap it tightly, forming it into a ball shape (or smaller cheeseballs if making mini cheese balls).
- Chill for Flavor: Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
- Coat with Seasoning: Unwrap and roll the cream cheese ball in bagel seasoning until fully coated.
- Store Until Ready to Serve: Rewrap in fresh plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Serve & Enjoy: Place on a flat surface like a cutting board and serve with bagel crisps, sturdy crackers, tortilla chips, or favorite veggies!
