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Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings (2 mini bagel bites per serving)
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These homemade mini pizza bagel bites are quick, delicious, and perfect for a snack or appetizer. Featuring crispy toasted mini bagels topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and optional pepperoni slices, they combine classic pizza flavors in a convenient bite-sized form. Ready in just 22 minutes, they are perfect for casual gatherings or an easy treat.

Ingredients

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Bagels

  • 6 mini bagels, sliced in half

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
  • Olive oil, for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the bagel bites evenly.
  2. Prepare Bagel Halves: Arrange the mini bagel halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up, providing a stable base for toppings.
  3. Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil to enhance crispness and add a subtle flavor.
  4. Add Pizza Sauce: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each bagel half, spreading evenly to cover the surface.
  5. Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel to ensure a melty, cheesy topping.
  6. Add Pepperoni (Optional): If using, scatter chopped pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for a classic pizza flavor.
  7. Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over each bagel bite to add aromatic and savory notes.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bagels are lightly toasted.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning and to let flavors meld.

Notes

  • You can customize toppings by adding vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
  • Use whole wheat mini bagels for a healthier twist.
  • For a spicier kick, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
  • If you don’t have mini bagels, regular bagel slices can be used but adjust baking time accordingly.
  • To make it vegetarian, simply omit the pepperoni.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.

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