Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball

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Smear this everything bagel smoked salmon and cream cheese ball on crackers or veggies for all the flavors of a bagel sandwich (minus all the carbs).

If you’re hosting a brunch soon, you will definitely want to make this everything bagel smoked salmon and cream cheese ball the star of the show. It’s super easy, incredibly delicious, and can be made in advance which is always a win when you’re hosting.

I’m partial to everything bagels, so I love this seasoning blend that tastes just like my favorite bagel, minus the carbs. I mix up a cream cheese spread with chunks of smoked salmon, fresh herbs, and lemon and roll it in the everything bagel seasoning. It can be served alongside fresh bagels, bagel crisps, pumpernickel squares, or fresh vegetables.

I usually make my own everything bagel seasoning so I can adjust it to my preferences. I store it in an airtight container with my spices and put it on everything from fish, to hummus, to popcorn. The good news is everything bagel seasoning is also now readily available in most markets if you want to skip this step and buy it pre-made.

Make a brunch grazing board

I make this smoked salmon cream cheese ball the star of my brunch platter and build around it. If I’m hosting a small group, I’ll put the bagels off to the side and fill the platter with veggies, capers, onions and crackers. If I’m hosting a large group I’ll create either a grazing table piled with bagels, a variety of spreads, veggies, and fruit or multiple boards divided between sweet and savory.

Grazing boards are a fun and casual approach to hosting and always make an eye catching presentation.

Let’s make Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball

1. If making your own everything bagel seasoning, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir.
2. Blend together the softened cream cheese and the remaining ingredients in a food processor or mixer.
3. Scrape the cream cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap tightly and form into a ball. Chill for at least 30 mins or overnight.
4. Roll the chilled cream cheese ball in the everything bagel seasoning until well coated.
5. Serve with veggies, crackers, bagels or your favorite accompaniments.

Tips for success

• Everything Bagel Seasoning can also be found in your market’s spice aisle if you don’t want to make your own.
• If making your own spice blend, why not make it in bulk? Everything Bagel Seasoning is a delicious topping for fish, chicken, hummus, popcorn and avocado toast!
• Don’t skip chilling the cream cheese ball before rolling in the everything bagel seasoning! Chilling until it’s set will ensure that it holds its shape for serving.
• Make this cream cheese ball the star of a brunch board! Arrange bagel chips, pumpernickel squares, veggies, onions, capers and herbs on a large platter for easy serving.

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• Mediterranean Mezze Platter

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Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball

Prep Time

15 mins

Chilling Time

30 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Smear this everything bagel smoked salmon and cream cheese ball on crackers or veggies for all the flavors of a bagel sandwich (minus all the carbs).

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cream cheese ball

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 248 kcal

Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For…

Ingredients

Everything Bagel Seasoning

• 3 Tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes
• 1 Tbsp dried minced garlic
• 2 tsp sea salt

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
• 1 tsp prepared horseradish
• 2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp fresh dill, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh chives, minced

Instructions

Everything Bagel Seasoning

1. Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process just until combined (alternatively beat together with the paddle attachment of a kitchen mixer).

2. Scrape salmon spread onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, cover and form into a ball. Refrigerate until set, about 30 mins to an hour.
3. Roll the chilled salmon ball in the everything bagel seasoning until well coated. Serve with bagels, bagel chips or pumpernickel squares, sliced tomato, capers, and red onion.

Recipe Notes

• Everything Bagel Seasoning can also be found in your market’s spice aisle if you don’t want to make your own.
• If making your own spice blend, why not make it in bulk? Everything Bagel Seasoning is a delicious topping for fish, chicken, hummus, popcorn and avocado toast!
• Don’t skip chilling the cream cheese ball before rolling in the everything bagel seasoning! Chilling until it’s set will ensure that it holds its shape for serving.
• Make this cream cheese ball the star of a brunch board! Arrange bagel chips, pumpernickel squares, veggies, onions, capers and herbs on a large platter for easy serving.

Nutrition Facts

Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ball

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 879mg38%

Potassium 159mg5%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 790IU16%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 123mg12%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Update Notes: This post was originally published in September 2017 but was republished with tips in April 2023.