Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable)
Creamy cottage cheese bites coated in everything bagel seasoning for a savory, protein-rich 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
→ Optional Toppings
06 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
# How-to Steps:
01 - Combine cottage cheese and softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until mostly smooth, leaving a few curds 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, shape the mixture into 16 uniform bite-sized balls.
04 - Spread everything bagel seasoning on a plate. Gently roll each ball in the seasoning to coat completely. Optionally roll some bites in additional sesame or poppy seeds for variety.
05 - Arrange seasoned bites on a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set the texture before serving.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- They come together in literally ten minutes when youre scrambling for something that looks intentional
- The protein keeps you satisfied without that heavy feeling you get from most appetizers
02 -
- Wet hands are your secret weapon for keeping the cheese mixture from sticking everywhere
- These actually taste better after chilling so the flavors have time to meld together
03 -
- Let your cream cheese soften completely before mixing to avoid lumpy texture
- Double the batch because these disappear faster than you expect