Cream Cheese Filled Bagel Balls Recipes

CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED BAGEL BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Start by activating the yeast. Add yeast and malt syrup to warm water, stir until dissolved. Once the yeast mix starts bubbling, you'll know the yeast is active.
• Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the activated yeast mix and form a loose dough in the bowl.
• Turn dough out onto your surface and knead until everything comes together nicely. (If it's too dry, add more water a little bit at a time.) Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover and let the dough rest for 45 minutes.
• While the dough is resting, prep your cream cheese. Freeze cream cheese into 1 tbsp. balls.
• Punch down dough after 45 minutes, knead the dough a few times. Pull a handful of dough, form into a ball then flatten and wrap around a frozen cream cheese ball. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Place bagel balls on a parchment paper, cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
• While the bagel balls are resting, bring your poaching liquid ingredients to a boil over medium heat.
• Take the rested bagel balls and boil in the poaching liquid for 15-20 seconds. Remove and place on parchment paper.
• Brush with egg wash and sprinkle desired bagel toppings.
• Bake in 325°F (160°C) preheated oven for 20 - 30 minutes until top is golden brown.
• Enjoy!

CREAM CHEESE-FILLED BAGEL BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.
• Mix 1 cup flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together. Mix in Greek yogurt and knead until all flour is mixed in; if dough is sticky, add more flour.
• Cut dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and press each ball into a flat circle; they should look like mini pizzas.
• Scoop cream cheese into the center of each circle. Fold the edges up and pinch closed so you have a round ball of dough with cream cheese inside. Make sure you seal the edges so the cream cheese doesn't spill out during baking. Place seam side down on the prepared baking pan.
• Mix egg, half-and-half, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Brush egg wash on top of each dough ball and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

EVERYTHING BAGEL FRIED RICE BALLS

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot) fitted with a deep-fry thermometer over medium heat, until the thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack inside.
• Mix the rice, mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and 2 tablespoons scallions in a large bowl.
• Scoop out 2 tablespoon portions of the rice mixture to make 12 rice balls (if using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, pack the scoop against the side of the bowl).
• Moisten your hands with water to prevent the rice mixture from sticking to your palms. Working with 1 rice ball at a time, flatten into a thick patty, then place 1 piece of cream cheese in the center. Wrap the patty around the cream cheese, roll between your palms to form a tight ball and place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining rice balls and cream cheese.
• Whisk the flour, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs with 1 teaspoon of water in another shallow bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
• Dredge a rice ball in the seasoned flour and tap off any excess. Use a fork to dip in the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off. Roll in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated, then place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining rice balls.
• Gently lower 6 rice balls into the hot oil and fry, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove with a spider and drain on the prepared baking sheet; season with salt. Bring the oil temperature back to 375 degrees F and repeat with the remaining 6 rice balls. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons scallions and serve immediately.

EVERYTHING BAGEL CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and bagel seasoning together. Add Cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly. Shape mixture into a ball with your hands or a spoon.
• Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.