Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels (Printable)

Crispy bagels with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni make a flavorful snack or lunch treat.

# Ingredient list:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini bagels, sliced in half

→ Sauce & Toppings

02 - 120 mL pizza sauce
03 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 36–48 mini pepperoni slices
05 - 15 mL grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
06 - 0.5 mL dried oregano
07 - 0.25 mL red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 15 mL fresh basil, chopped

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the mini bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly atop each bagel half.
05 - Place 3 to 4 mini pepperoni slices on each bagel half.
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and if desired, red pepper flakes over the bagels.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and bagels are crisp.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and garnish with fresh chopped basil if preferred. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in the fridge.
  • The bagel base gets crispy on the bottom and chewy in the center, way better than regular pizza crust for quick bites.
  • Kids can build their own and you can sneak in extra toppings without a fight.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can make a double batch and reheat them straight from frozen on busy days.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or you'll spend ten minutes scraping melted cheese off the pan.
  • If your bagels are thick, toast them lightly before adding toppings or the bottoms won't crisp up in time.
  • Watch the oven in the last two minutes because once the cheese bubbles, it can go from perfect to overdone fast.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the bagels cleanly without squishing them.
  • If you want extra crispy edges, brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil before adding the sauce.
  • Make a big batch and freeze half, then you'll always have a quick snack ready to go.
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