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.

I have prepared these snowman mini bagel sandwiches for family gatherings and they always bring smiles and joy especially among the kids.

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

Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

Check price on Amazon

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.

Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

Check price on Amazon

Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

Check price on Amazon

Save

This recipe has created many joyful family moments as kids love decorating their own snowmen and enjoying the tasty sandwiches together.

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

Calories 140 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 4 g per sandwich without optional fillings

Save

Mix doughs, batters, and whipped cream easily for baking cakes, cookies, and everyday treats.

Check price on Amazon

Enjoy making these adorable snowman sandwiches as a festive treat that brings smiles to the whole family.

Recipe FAQs

→ What type of bagels work best for these sandwiches?

Mini bagels sliced in half are ideal for this project, providing the perfect size for small, festive sandwiches.

→ Can I prepare these snowman sandwiches in advance?

Yes, assemble and decorate the bagels, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to keep them fresh.

→ What ingredients create the snowman facial features?

Sliced black olives form eyes and buttons, baby carrot strips serve as noses, and capers or peppercorns create smiley mouths.

→ Are there alternatives to cream cheese for spreading?

For a sweeter variation, try whipped cream cheese with honey or experiment with flavored spreads to suit taste preferences.

→ How can the scarves be made vibrant on the snowmen?

Use thin cucumber rounds along with red bell pepper strips arranged around the bagel halves for colorful scarf effects.

→ Is this suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, by using vegetarian-friendly cream cheese and skipping deli meats, these sandwiches can easily fit a vegetarian diet.