Ingredients
— The Dough —
1 cup self-rising flour (see notes for homemade version)
1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (must be thick, like Fage or Chobani)
— The Filling —
4 oz (115g) cream cheese (block style), cold and cut into 8 small cubes
— The Topping —
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
1. **Preheat:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (See notes for Air Fryer instructions).
2. **Mix Dough:** In a medium bowl, combine the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Mix with a sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms. It will be sticky!
3. **Knead:** Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Knead by hand for 15–20 turns until the dough comes together and is tacky but not sticking to your fingers. Add more flour if needed.
4. **Divide:** Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a small pancake shape in the palm of your hand.
5. **Stuff:** Place a cube of cold cream cheese in the center of the dough pancake. Pull the edges of the dough up and around the cheese, pinching the seams tightly to seal it shut. Roll gently between your palms to form a smooth ball.
6. **Top:** Place the balls seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
7. **Bake:** Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the bites are puffed and golden brown.
8. **Cool:** Let them cool for at least 5-10 minutes before eating—the cream cheese inside will be molten hot!
Notes
Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Air fry the bites in a single layer (do not crowd) for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Prevent Leaking: The most important step is pinching the seams tightly. If there are any gaps, the cheese will melt out during baking.
Cold Cheese: Use cold block cream cheese, not whipped tub cheese. Cold cheese holds its shape better while wrapping.
Filling Variations: Mix chopped chives or jalapeños into your cream cheese before freezing/stuffing for extra flavor.
Homemade Self-Rising Flour: Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder + ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian