Everything Bagel Mini Cheese Balls

Everything bagel mini cheese balls are amazingly creamy and delicious! They’re perfect for parties, potlucks, and any time you want a special savory treat!

These everything bagel mini cheese balls combine three different types of cheese, which makes them incredibly creamy and flavorful. Then we roll the balls in everything bagel seasoning which takes them over the top in both flavor and texture. These mini cheese balls will be a huge hit every time you serve them. You can also make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve them!

Let’s talk about the three cheeses that go into these everything bagel mini cheese balls!

We use three different types of cheese to make these mini cheese balls. The first cheese is cream cheese. Cream cheese is a fresh cheese which is a soft cheese. It has a mild taste with both delicate sweet and tangy elements. Fun fact for the day! In order to be called cream cheese, it has to contain at least 33% fat. Our second cheese is goat cheese, which in French translates to chevre, which is also how you may see this cheese labeled. Made from goat’s milk, goat’s cheese has an awesome tart, tangy, and sometimes earthy element to it. The third cheese we add is shredded cheddar cheese. This adds incredible flavor to our cheese balls. You can use mild, medium, or sharp cheddar cheese for your cheese balls. For the optimal texture, I highly recommend that you buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself.

What ingredients go into everything bagel seasoning?

Although you may see slight variations depending on the brand of everything bagel seasoning you use, the main ingredients are usually similar. These include black and white sesame seeds, minced dried garlic, minced dried onion, poppy seeds, and salt or sea salt flakes. The amount of salt in everything bagel seasoning can vary quite a bit, so some brands will be a lot saltier than others. Everything bagel seasoning is a versatile seasoning mix that goes well with so many dishes. It’s especially amazing added to chicken, fish, pork, and seafood. You can also use everything bagel seasoning to add amazing flavor to cooked vegetables, appetizer dips, egg dishes, and salads. You can use prepared bagel seasoning or can make homemade seasoning for these cheese balls!

How do I make these everything bagel mini cheese balls?

These mini cheese balls are amazingly easy to make, but there are some things you can do to ensure they turn out perfectly every time. First, you’ll want to start with softened cream cheese and softened goat’s cheese. I simply allow both to set out and come to room temperature before using. Then, to a medium mixing bowl, you’ll combine your cream cheese, goat’s cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese and use an electric mixer to beat these three cheeses until they’re combined. You’ll want to refrigerate this mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up to be more easily formed into balls. After making 20 equal sized balls, I added the everything bagel seasoning to a shallow bowl and rolled the balls to evenly coat them in the seasoning. These balls can be served immediately or can be made a day or two in advance of serving.

Here are some more keto dishes using everything bagel seasoning I think you’ll enjoy!

Creamy Keto Everything Bagel Dip

Everything Bagel Baked Chicken

Everything Bagel Keto Deviled Eggs

Smoky Everything Bagel Dip

Helpful Hints:

*For the best results, you’ll want to start with softened cream cheese and goat’s cheese.

*You can use mild, medium, or sharp cheddar cheese for these cheese balls.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Medium mixing bowl
• Measuring cups

Splash of Encouragement:

***Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24***