Pin 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 during the holidays because they bring smiles and are a hit at family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Mini bagels: 8 mini bagels sliced in half
- Cream cheese: 180 g (6 oz) cream cheese softened plain or flavored
- Black olives: 16 small black olives sliced for eyes and buttons
- Baby carrots: 8 baby carrots cut into thin strips for noses
- Cucumber rounds: 16 thin cucumber rounds for scarves
- Red bell pepper strips: 8 strips for scarves or hats
- Capers or black peppercorns: 16 for mouth decoration
- Chives: 2 tablespoons 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 recipe always brings the family together with laughter and creativity decorating each snowman sandwich.
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
Per sandwich without optional fillings Calories 140 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 4 g
Pin Enjoy these festive mini sandwiches as a perfect party treat or a cute snack for all ages.
Recipe FAQ
- → What types of bagels work best?
Mini bagels sliced in half work best to create manageable, bite-sized servings ideal for decorating.
- → Can I customize the fillings?
Absolutely! Add cheese slices, deli meats, or extra veggies to suit dietary preferences and enhance flavor.
- → How do I make the snowman decorations stay in place?
Use toothpicks to secure olives, carrot strips, and peppers if needed, removing them before serving to children.
- → Is cooking required for this preparation?
No cooking needed; the sandwiches assemble quickly with fresh ingredients and spreads.
- → Are there vegetarian options available?
Yes, using vegetarian cream cheese and plant-based deli slices keeps this suitable for vegetarians.
- → Can these sandwiches be prepared ahead of time?
They can be assembled and refrigerated briefly but are best enjoyed fresh to maintain texture and appearance.