Snowman Mini Bagel Sandwich

Adorable mini bagel sandwiches decorated as snowmen—perfect for a festive holiday lunch. These fun, customizable sandwiches are ideal for kids and adults alike.

I first made these for a holiday party and everyone loved the cute snowman presentation and delicious flavors.

Ingredients

• Bagels & Spreads: 8 mini bagels sliced in half, 180 g (6 oz) cream cheese softened (plain or flavored)
• Vegetables & Decoration: 16 small black olives sliced (for eyes and buttons), 8 baby carrots cut into thin strips (for noses), 16 thin cucumber rounds (for scarves), 8 red bell pepper strips (for scarves or hats), 16 capers or black peppercorns (for mouth), 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped (optional for extra decoration)
• Optional Fillings: 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese, 8 slices turkey ham or vegetarian deli slices, Lettuce leaves

Instructions

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Step 1:

Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on the bottom half of each mini bagel.

Step 2:

If desired, layer with cheese deli slices and lettuce. Top with the other half of the bagel.

Step 3:

Place each assembled bagel sandwich cut-side up (flat side up).

Step 4:

Decorate the top surface to look like a snowman face: Place two olive slices for eyes Add a carrot strip for the nose Arrange capers or peppercorns in a smile shape for the mouth Use cucumber rounds and red pepper strips to create a scarf just below the face Sprinkle with chives for a festive touch if desired.

Step 5:

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

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Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

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This recipe always brings smiles to family gatherings especially when kids get involved in the decorating.

Required Tools

Serrated knife Spreading knife Small paring knife (for cutting vegetables) Cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (bagels) Milk (cream cheese cheese) May contain Eggs soy or sesame depending on bagel brand and fillings Check all labels for potential allergens especially for processed meats and spreads

Nutritional Information

Calories 140 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 4 g (per sandwich without optional fillings)

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Prep meals effortlessly by chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and serving dinner with the right knife always ready.

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Enjoy making these charming snowman sandwiches to brighten your holiday table and please your guests.

Recipe FAQs

→ What type of bagels work best for these sandwiches?

Mini bagels sliced in half provide the perfect base size and texture for easy assembling and eating.

→ Can I substitute cream cheese with other spreads?

Yes, softened whipped cream cheese or flavored spreads can add variety and sweetness while maintaining spreadability.

→ How can I make decorations stay in place?

Use toothpicks to secure delicate vegetable pieces but remove them before serving to avoid hazards.

→ Are there vegetarian options for fillings?

Absolutely, using vegetarian deli slices and cheese keeps these sandwiches suitable for vegetarians.

→ What’s the best way to serve these mini bagel snowmen?

Serve immediately for freshness or cover and refrigerate briefly to keep decorations intact before serving.