Everything Bagel Cottage Bites (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese bites coated in everything bagel seasoning for a savory, protein-rich snack.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Base

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd
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

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese and softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until mostly smooth, leaving some curds intact for texture.
02 - Fold in chopped chives and diced red onion. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
03 - Using lightly moistened hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 16 evenly sized balls.
04 - Spread everything bagel seasoning on a plate. Gently roll each ball in the seasoning until fully coated. Optionally coat some bites with additional sesame or poppy seeds for variety.
05 - Arrange coated bites on a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up before serving for optimal texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy interior contrasts perfectly with that crunchy seasoned exterior creating texture in every single bite
  • You can keep all the ingredients on hand and impress guests without actually turning on your oven or spending hours prep time
02 -
  • Slightly wet your hands before forming each ball because the cheese mixture will stick to dry skin and make a mess
  • Letting these chill for the full 15 minutes makes a huge difference in how well they hold their shape when people grab them
03 -
  • Let your cream cheese sit on the counter for 30 minutes before starting because room temperature cheese blends so much more smoothly
  • Use a cookie scoop instead of your hands for perfectly uniform bites that look professional

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