Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bites (Print Version)
Savory bites combining creamy cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning for a protein-rich snack.
# What You 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 - Stir in chopped chives and diced red onion. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
03 - Using slightly wet hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized balls.
04 - Pour everything bagel seasoning onto a plate. Gently roll each ball in seasoning until fully coated. Optionally roll some bites in additional sesame or poppy seeds for variety.
05 - Arrange coated bites on a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all those addictive everything bagel flavors without waiting for dough to rise
- They come together in under ten minutes but look like you put real thought into them
02 -
- Damp hands are your secret weapon against sticky cheese chaos while rolling
- These actually taste better after sitting for an hour, letting the seasoning really sink in
03 -
- If your mixture feels too soft to roll, pop it in the freezer for ten minutes before shaping
- A pinch of garlic powder in the cheese base adds another layer of savory depth