Homemade Pizza Bagels
These Homemade Pizza Bagels combine the chewy texture of bagels with classic pizza toppings for a quick, customizable, and kid-friendly snack or meal. Ready in under 20 minutes, they offer cheesy, savory satisfaction with minimal ingredients and easy preparation, perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini pizza bagels
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Base
- Bagels: 4 plain or everything bagels, sliced in half
Sauce
- Pizza Sauce: about 8 tablespoons (2 tablespoons per bagel half)
Cheese
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: 1 to 1 ½ cups
Toppings
- Pepperoni slices or preferred toppings: about 20 slices pepperoni or ½ cup veggies (mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach)
- Dried Oregano or Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the bagels in half horizontally to create the base for your pizza bagels.
- Layer the Sauce: Spread about one tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half, ensuring good coverage without making the bagel soggy.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the sauce, then add your chosen toppings such as pepperoni, veggies, or herbs.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange the topped bagel halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Remove from oven and let the pizza bagels cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set and avoid burns.
Notes
- Fresh Bagels Work Best: Using fresh bagels ensures a softer bite and better flavor.
- Don’t Overload Toppings: Too many toppings can result in soggy bagels; keep a balanced amount.
- Use a Baking Sheet with Parchment: Prevents sticking and eases cleanup.
- Allow Slight Cooling: Helps melted cheese firm up for ideal texture.
- Experiment with Cheese Blends: Combining mozzarella with cheddar or provolone adds flavor complexity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza bagel half
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza bagels, quick snack, homemade pizza, appetizer, kid-friendly, easy recipe, gluten free
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