Pin This 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 love making these snowman mini bagel sandwiches because they bring laughter and joy to our holiday gatherings.
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
- 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.
Pin This This recipe always brings a smile to my family's faces and makes holiday lunches extra special.
Notes
Get creative with toppings: try sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, or colored peppers for more vibrant snowmen. Serve with vegetable sticks or fruit on the side for a complete lunch.
Required Tools
Serrated knife, spreading knife, small paring knife (for cutting vegetables), and cutting board.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (bagels) and milk (cream cheese, cheese). May contain eggs, soy, or sesame depending on bagel brand and fillings. Check all labels for potential allergens.
Pin This A delightful recipe perfect for bringing family together in the kitchen and at the table.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of bagels work best for these sandwiches?
Mini bagels sliced in half work best, providing a perfect size for individual servings and easy decoration.
- → Can I substitute the cream cheese with something else?
Yes, whipped cream cheese with honey or other flavored spreads can add a sweet twist to the sandwiches.
- → How do I create the snowman face decorations?
Use olive slices for eyes and buttons, carrot strips for noses, capers or peppercorns for mouths, and cucumber rounds with bell pepper strips for scarves or hats.
- → Are these sandwiches suitable for vegetarians?
They are vegetarian-friendly if you use vegetarian cream cheese and skip deli meat slices.
- → Can these sandwiches be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, assemble them and cover well before refrigerating, but add fresh vegetable decorations shortly before serving to maintain crispness.