# Components:
→ Bagels & Spreads
01 - 8 mini bagels, sliced horizontally
02 - 6 oz cream cheese, softened (plain or flavored)
→ Vegetables & Decoration
03 - 16 small black olives, sliced (for eyes and buttons)
04 - 8 baby carrots, cut into thin strips (for noses)
05 - 16 thin cucumber rounds (for scarves)
06 - 8 red bell pepper strips (for scarves or hats)
07 - 16 capers or black peppercorns (for mouth)
08 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives (optional)
→ Optional Fillings
09 - 8 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
10 - 8 slices turkey, ham, or vegetarian deli slices
11 - Lettuce leaves, as needed
# Method:
01 - Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese evenly over the bottom half of each mini bagel.
02 - If desired, layer cheese, deli slices, and lettuce leaves atop the cream cheese, then cover with the bagel tops.
03 - Place each assembled bagel sandwich flat side up on a serving surface.
04 - Create snowman features on each sandwich by placing two olive slices as eyes, a carrot strip for the nose, and arrange capers or peppercorns to form a smiling mouth. Arrange cucumber rounds and red bell pepper strips below the face to resemble scarves. Sprinkle chives over for festive flair if desired.
05 - Serve the decorated bagel sandwiches immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
