Description
These Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites are a quick and delicious snack or appetizer that combines crispy toasted mini bagels with classic pizza flavors. Topped with tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and optional pepperoni, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, kids’ lunches, or anytime you crave a cheesy, savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel Base
- 6 mini bagels, sliced in half
- Olive oil, for brushing
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bagel bites.
- Prepare Bagels: Arrange the mini bagel halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up, creating the perfect base for toppings.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil to add flavor and help them toast nicely.
- Add Sauce: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each bagel half, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel half.
- Add Pepperoni: If using, scatter chopped pepperoni on top of the cheese for a classic pizza flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the top of the bagel bites to enhance the flavor profile.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bagels are lightly toasted.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the mini pizza bagel bites from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth and to allow flavors to set.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni or substitute with vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- You can customize toppings to your preference, such as adding olives, onions, or sausage.
- Use a convection setting if your oven has it for a crisper finish on the bagels.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Mini bagels work best, but you can use regular-sized bagels for larger servings.
