Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable Version)
Creamy cottage cheese bites coated with flavorful everything bagel seasoning for a savory snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheese Base
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd recommended
02 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
04 - 1 tbsp finely diced red onion
→ Coating
05 - 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
06 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine cottage cheese and softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until mostly smooth, leaving a few curds intact for texture.
02 - Fold in chopped chives and diced red onion. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the cheese base.
03 - Using slightly wet hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 16 uniform bite-sized balls.
04 - Spread everything bagel seasoning on a plate. Roll each ball gently in the seasoning to coat completely. For variety, coat some bites in additional sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
05 - Arrange coated bites on a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set the texture for optimal serving.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- Ready in ten minutes but tastes like you put real thought into it
- The everything bagel coating gives that bakery-shop satisfaction without turning on your oven
02 -
- Damp hands are your secret weapon for keeping the cheese mixture from sticking while you form balls
- These taste best after chilling but are still good immediately if you are in a rush
03 -
- Toast your extra sesame or poppy seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before using them as coating
- Add a pinch of garlic powder to the cheese mixture for even more bagel shop flavor