Pizza Bagels
These easy pizza bagels are made with mini bagels, sauce, melty cheese, and pepperoni, then baked until perfectly crisp. A quick, nostalgic snack that’s better than store-bought bagel bites and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 mini bagels sliced in half
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup chopped pepperoni or mini pepperoni
- Optional: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the mini bagel halves cut-side up on the prepared pan.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add chopped pepperoni evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with optional seasonings, if using.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly crisp.
- Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Don’t overload the sauce. A light layer keeps the bagels from getting soggy.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother, but pre-shredded works great for convenience.
- For extra crisp edges, toast the bagels for 2 to 3 minutes before adding toppings.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.