This easy Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Recipe combines cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, and everything bagel seasoning for a creamy, savory appetizer packed with flavor! Perfect for holidays, parties, or game day, this crowd-pleasing cheese ball is simple to make and great for entertaining.
I’ve teamed up with Duda Farm Fresh Foods to share today’s recipe. I love to use their celery dippers for extra crunch and flavor. Bonus: they’re pre-washed making for the perfect dipping vessel for this cheese ball!
I made a dill pickle cheese ball this past spring, and let me tell you, it really is the easiest, tastiest party appetizer! Plus, I mean it’s cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a ball – with celery sticks and crackers for dunking! What’s not to love?!
I don’t think you understand how much I love everything bagel seasoning – it’s the perfect spice blend to tsjuz up any party bite; everything bagel hummus and deviled eggs are some of my fave easy appetizers for football season and the holidays. And now we’re adding this simple cheese ball recipe to the everything bagel repertoire!
ingredients for this cream cheese ball
You only need a few ingredients to make this simple cheese ball; your favorite dip vessels like celery dippers, bagel chips or toast points, and you’re ready to party.
a few ingredient tips:
- Worcestershire sauce or tamari: I like to add a splash for a little salty, umami flavor. Some everything bagel seasonings already contain flaky salt (not all do!), so you may want to skip this depending on the blend you’re using. Totally optional.
- Cheddar cheese: I like to finely chop pre-shredded cheddar or finely grate a block of cheese. This helps the cheddar blend more evenly into the whipped cream cheese, so you get little bits of cheddar in every creamy bite.
- Green onions: These add a fresh, mild onion flavor that balances the richness of the cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning. Major bagel vibes! I’ve also made this with chives, and they’re just as tasty. Either works.
how to make a cream cheese ball
I like to use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. I find this makes it easier to mix everything together before shaping into a ball and chilling.
Make Ahead and Storage Tips
You can easily prep this cheese ball in advance. Just make sure you allow the cheese ball sit at room temperature for about 15–20 minutes before serving so it’s easier to spread.
Can I make this cheese ball ahead of time?
- You can prep it up to 2 days in advance and keep it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. I recommend waiting to roll it in the everything bagel seasoning until just before serving so the seasoning stays nice and crunchy.
Can you freeze a cream cheese ball?
- Yes! I’ve frozen cheese balls before, and they hold up well. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 month. I recommend freezing before adding the everything bagel seasoning garnish, for the best texture.
- When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then roll in the everything bagel seasoning before serving.
How to store leftovers: Keep any leftover cheese ball tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days total, including any time it was stored before serving.
Simple Cheese Ball Recipe With Everything Bagel And Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 16- oz cream cheese – softened to room temperature - full fat or 1/3 fat will work
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt - or you can use sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons green onions, chopped, plus more to garnish - can also use chives
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or tamari sauce - optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup everything bagel seasoning spice - divided
- Dandy® Celery Sticks and/or bagel chips, etc - for serving
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, to a large mixing bowl add softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Beat until well combined.
- Fold in 1/4 cup of everything bagel seasoning spice, until well combined.
- Using a spatula, shape the cream cheese mixture into a rough ball and place it in the center of a sheet of plastic wrap. Bring the edges of the plastic wrap up and around the mixture, twisting to seal and form a smooth, compact ball. Place the wrapped cheese ball in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight, until firm.
- When ready to serve: To a shallow plate or bowl, add remaining 1/4 cup everything bagel seasoning and extra green onions (or chives).
- Remove chilled cheese ball from plastic wrap and roll ball into mixture to coat with topping.
Notes
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