Description
These Homemade Pizza Bagels are a quick and delicious snack or meal that combines the convenience of bagels with the classic flavors of pizza. Topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni, they make for a perfect easy-to-make treat that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Bagel Ingredients
- 4 full-sized plain bagels, halved
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought)
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces mini pepperoni
- Dried basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even cooking and melting of the cheese.
- Prepare the bagel halves: Lay the bagel halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Spread the pizza sauce: Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over each bagel half, covering the surface but not dripping over the edges.
- Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce on each bagel half, then top with mini pepperoni slices according to your preference.
- Bake the bagels: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the bagels are toasted to your liking.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle dried basil over the hot pizza bagels for a fresh herb flavor, then serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings with vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for added flavor and nutrition.
- Use gluten-free bagels to make this recipe gluten-free if desired.
- Watch the bagels closely near the end of baking time to prevent the cheese from burning.
- To make the bagels crispier, you can broil for an additional 1-2 minutes but keep an eye on them.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a toaster oven or conventional oven for best texture.
Keywords: pizza bagels, homemade pizza bagels, easy pizza recipe, quick snacks, mozzarella, pepperoni, baked bagels