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Mini Pizza Bagels

Mini pizza bagels are small, crispy snacks made by topping bagel halves with cheese and various toppings, then baking until the cheese melts and turns golden. They are characterized by a crunchy bagel crust with gooey melted cheese and flavorful toppings, offering a handheld, snackable pizza bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bagels sliced in half
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar blend
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices optional
  • to taste pizza sauce or marinara

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Fork or spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lay the bagel halves cut side up on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Spread a small dollop of pizza sauce on each bagel half, guiding it toward the edges to avoid overflow.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the sauce, covering the surface completely.
  5. Add pepperoni slices or your favorite toppings over the cheese, arranging them to ensure each bite has some flavor.
  6. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling with a golden edge.
  7. Take the tray out of the oven and let the mini pizza bagels cool for a minute so you don’t burn your fingers or mouth.
  8. Use tongs or a spatula to transfer the mini pizza bagels onto a serving plate, ready to enjoy.