Pizza Bagels
Pizza Bagels are a quick, fun, and customizable snack or meal made with bagels, pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Baked until crispy and melty, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, kids’ lunches, or casual parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 6 bagel halves (2–3 servings)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 plain or flavored bagels, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 18 slices pepperoni or other toppings (mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the bagels in half and arrange them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Optional: Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Spread 1–2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or oregano if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and bagels are lightly toasted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use mini bagels for party-sized or kid-friendly versions.Mix different cheeses for extra flavor.Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking for easy prep.Try different sauces like pesto or barbecue for a flavor twist.Press toppings lightly into the cheese to help them stay in place during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bagel halves
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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