Snowman Mini Bagel Sandwiches (Printable Version)

Mini bagels topped with cream cheese and decorated with olives, carrots, and peppers for a playful holiday treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bagels & Spreads

01 - 8 mini bagels, sliced in half
02 - 6 oz cream cheese, softened (plain or flavored)

→ Vegetables & Decoration

03 - 16 small black olives, sliced (for eyes and buttons)
04 - 8 baby carrots, cut into thin strips (for noses)
05 - 16 thin cucumber rounds (for scarves)
06 - 8 red bell pepper strips (for scarves or hats)
07 - 16 capers or black peppercorns (for mouth)
08 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped (optional, for extra decoration)

→ Optional Fillings

09 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
10 - 8 slices turkey, ham, or vegetarian deli slices
11 - Lettuce leaves

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Apply a generous layer of softened cream cheese onto the bottom half of each mini bagel.
02 - Optionally, add a slice of cheese, deli meat, and lettuce before covering with the top half of the bagel.
03 - Place each assembled sandwich with the cut side facing up on a flat surface.
04 - Create snowman faces by positioning two olive slices as eyes, a carrot strip as a nose, and capers or peppercorns shaped into a smile for the mouth. Arrange cucumber rounds and red pepper strips below the face to simulate a scarf. Sprinkle with chives for additional festivity if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun and festive snack
  • Customizable with various toppings
02 -
  • Contains wheat and milk allergens.
  • May contain eggs, soy, or sesame depending on bagel brand and fillings.
03 -
  • Secure decorations with toothpicks but remember to remove before serving to children
  • Get creative with toppings like sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, or colored peppers for more vibrant snowmen
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