Savory Everything Bagel Seasoning Cream Cheese Board
A quick and easy cream cheese board featuring everything bagel seasoning, perfect for entertaining with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning (toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, coarse salt)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Seedless cucumber slices (for serving)
- Mini bagels or toasted ciabatta slices (for serving)
- Thinly sliced radishes (for serving)
- Cherry tomatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes or microwave for 10 seconds carefully.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Stir in finely chopped chives and lemon zest if using, mixing gently.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture onto a serving board or platter and spread into a rustic mound or smooth it out with a knife.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil on top and sprinkle a pinch more of everything bagel seasoning for presentation.
- Arrange the cucumber slices, toasted bagel halves, radishes, and cherry tomatoes around the cream cheese.
- Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese is crucial for easy mixing and spreadability. Prepare the cream cheese mixture up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving. Fresh veggies should be cut just before serving to maintain crispness. For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and vegan-friendly dippers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: everything bagel seasoning, cream cheese board, appetizer, easy entertaining, quick recipe, savory snack