Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable)
Savory, protein-packed bites with creamy cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning for a quick 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 Make It:
01 - Combine cottage cheese and softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until mostly smooth, leaving some curds intact for texture.
02 - Add chopped chives and diced red onion to the cheese base. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Using slightly dampened hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 16 uniform bite-sized balls.
04 - Spread everything bagel seasoning on a flat plate. Gently roll each cheese ball in the seasoning until evenly coated. Optionally coat some bites with additional sesame or poppy seeds for variety.
05 - Arrange seasoned bites on a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and improve texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They come together in literally ten minutes flat, which is dangerous because you'll want to make them constantly
- The protein from cottage cheese actually keeps you satisfied, unlike most party snacks that leave you hungry an hour later
- Everyone thinks you put way more effort into these than you actually did
02 -
- Wet your hands between every few bites or the cheese mixture will stick and you'll get frustrated
- The chilling step isn't optional unless you want soft, slightly messy balls instead of ones that hold their shape
03 -
- If your everything bagel seasoning seems saltier than usual, taste the cheese mixture before adding more salt to the mix
- Line your serving plate with parchment paper to prevent the seasoning from making a mess everywhere