Crispy Mini Pizza Bagels
A quick, easy, and freezer-friendly snack featuring crispy mini bagels topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and optional pepperoni. Perfect for busy days, lunchboxes, or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22-25 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pizza bagel halves (about 6 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini bagels (plain or everything, about 12 halves)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) pizza or marinara tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- About 20 pepperoni slices (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally if not pre-sliced. Lay them cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each bagel half lightly with olive oil.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of tomato sauce evenly over each bagel half.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously on top of the sauce (about 2 tablespoons or 20 g per bagel half).
- Add pepperoni slices or your choice of toppings (2-3 slices per bagel half).
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan and dried oregano over the top.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching closely after 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
- Optional: For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melt and texture. Brush bagels with olive oil to prevent sogginess and add crispiness. Preheat oven fully for even cooking. Watch broil step carefully to avoid burning. For freezer storage, assemble and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a ziplock bag. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes to keep crispy. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza bagel h
- Calories: 150180
- Fat: 79
- Carbohydrates: 1518
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 79
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