Save 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 for holiday lunches because they bring smiles and are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 8 mini bagels: sliced in half
- 180 g (6 oz) cream cheese: softened (plain or flavored)
- 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)
- 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.
Save Making these sandwiches has become a holiday tradition in my family, and everyone looks forward to decorating their own snowman.
Notes
For a sweet version, swap cream cheese for whipped cream cheese with honey and use fruit for decoration. Get creative with toppings try sliced radishes cherry tomatoes or colored peppers for more vibrant snowmen. Secure decorations with toothpicks if needed remove before serving to children. 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) Cutting board
Nutritional Information
Calories 140 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 4 g per sandwich without optional fillings
Save These snowman mini bagel sandwiches are sure to brighten any holiday table and delight guests with their fun appearance.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients create the snowman decorations?
Black olive slices form the eyes and buttons, baby carrot strips serve as noses, capers or peppercorns shape the mouth, and cucumber and red pepper strips make scarves.
- → Can these mini sandwiches be prepared ahead?
Yes, assemble and decorate the sandwiches, then cover and refrigerate until serving to maintain freshness and appearance.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarian diets?
Using vegetarian cream cheese and omitting deli meat makes these sandwiches suitable for vegetarian preferences.
- → How can I customize the flavors?
Try flavored cream cheeses, add slices of cheddar or Swiss cheese, or include deli slices like turkey or ham for variation.
- → What tools help with decorating these sandwiches?
Use a serrated knife to slice bagels, spreading knives for cream cheese, and small paring knives to cut decorative vegetable pieces precisely.