Snowman Mini Bagel Sandwiches

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

These snowman mini bagel sandwiches always bring smiles to my family’s holiday table and are a hit with both kids and adults.

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.

Bake lasagna, casseroles, and roasted dishes evenly, then serve straight from oven to table.

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Bake lasagna, casseroles, and roasted dishes evenly, then serve straight from oven to table.

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This recipe has created wonderful holiday moments for my family as we enjoy making and eating these cute snowmen together.

Required Tools

Serrated knife, spreading knife, small paring knife (for cutting vegetables), cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (bagels) and milk (cream cheese, cheese). May contain eggs, soy, or sesame depending on bagel brand and fillings. Always check labels carefully.

Nutritional Information

Per sandwich without optional fillings: 140 calories; 5 g total fat; 20 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein.

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These snowman mini bagel sandwiches add a playful and delicious touch to any meal or snack.

Questions & Answers

→ What ingredients are used to decorate the snowman faces?

Olives create the eyes and buttons, carrot strips serve as noses, capers or peppercorns form smiles, and cucumber rounds with red pepper strips make scarves.

→ Can these mini bagels be prepared in advance?

Yes, you can assemble and decorate them ahead of time, then refrigerate until ready to serve to keep them fresh.

→ Are there vegetarian filling options available?

Yes, using vegetarian cream cheese and deli slices or simply cheese and vegetables keeps the sandwiches vegetarian-friendly.

→ How can I add variety to the decorations?

Try using radishes, cherry tomatoes, colored peppers, or sprinkle chopped chives to enhance the festive presentation.

→ What tools are helpful for preparing these sandwiches?

A serrated knife for cutting bagels, spreading knife for cream cheese, and a small paring knife for precise vegetable slicing are recommended.