Everything Bagel Cheeseball
This Everything Bagel Cheeseball is my easy go-to dip appetizer recipe. It’s creamy, cheesy, and coated in crunchy everything seasoning—a make-ahead appetizer that only takes 10 minutes.
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I usually make this for game days, holidays, or even just laid-back weekends when we’re hosting friends. You can prepare it the night before, let it chill in the fridge, then roll it in the seasoning and serve when you’re ready.
Try this bagel cheeseball with my Soft Pretzel Bites or pair it with Ham and Cheese Deviled Eggs for a fun and flavorful party snacks.
How to Make Everything Bagel Cheeseball
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step by Step Guide
1. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and just 1 tablespoon of that bagel seasoning.
2. Once it’s all smooth and combined, shape it into a ball and wrap it up in plastic wrap.
3. Pop it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
4. When you’re ready to serve, spread the rest of the bagel seasoning out on a plate.
5. Unwrap your cheese ball, give it a quick reshape, and roll it around in the seasoning to coat it all over.
Serve and Enjoy!
Serve it up with bagel chips, pita chips, crackers!
Important Recipe Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is nice and soft before mixing—this makes it much easier to blend everything smoothly without lumps.
- Giving the cheeseball at least 4 hours in the fridge helps it firm up and hold its shape. Overnight is even better if you’re prepping ahead.
- Use fresh bagel seasoning. You can use store-bought or make your own blend with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- When forming your cheeseball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to help it set in a nice round shape.
- You can mix in extras like chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, or even diced pickles if you want to add a twist.
- Let the cheeseball sit out for about 10–15 minutes before serving so it softens just slightly—makes it easier to spread or scoop!
Everything Bagel Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup everything bagel seasoning divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and just 1 tablespoon of that bagel seasoning.
- Once it’s all smooth and combined, shape it into a ball and wrap it up in plastic wrap.
- Pop it in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight works too if you’re planning ahead!).
- When you’re ready to serve, spread the rest of the bagel seasoning out on a plate.
- Unwrap your cheese ball, give it a quick reshape, and roll it around in the seasoning to coat it all over.
- Serve it up with bagel chips, pita chips, crackers!
