Description
A fun, quick, and customizable twist on classic pizza – these homemade pizza bagels feature a crispy, chewy bagel base topped with rich tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings (such as pepperoni or veggies). Perfect for a kid-friendly snack or a speedy lunch/dinner option.
Ingredients
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- 4 plain bagels (halved)
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1–1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12–16 mini pepperoni slices (or your favorite topping)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the bagel halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly toast the bagels in the oven for 5 minutes to achieve a crisp base.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top with mini pepperoni slices (or your chosen toppings) and season with dried oregano and garlic powder.
- Bake in the oven for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Avoid over-saucing to prevent soggy bagels.
- Customize toppings as desired—try swapping pepperoni for veggies or adding a drizzle of olive oil.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~450 mg
- Fat: ~9 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~25 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~10 g
- Cholesterol: ~20 mg