Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels (Print out)

Zesty bagel halves with melted mozzarella and pepperoni, perfect for quick snacks or gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini bagels, halved

→ Sauce & Toppings

02 - 120 ml pizza sauce
03 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 36 to 48 mini pepperoni slices
05 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place mini bagel halves cut side up on the lined baking sheet.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half.
04 - Divide shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each sauced bagel half.
05 - Place 3 to 4 mini pepperoni slices atop each bagel half.
06 - Optionally sprinkle Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes over the bagels.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles and bagel edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from oven, cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes, perfect for surprise snack attacks or last-minute guests.
  • Kids can assemble their own, which means less work for you and more fun for them.
  • Freezes beautifully, so you can bake a double batch and have backup snacks ready anytime.
  • Uses pantry staples you probably already have, no special trip to the store required.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper; melted cheese sticks like glue to bare metal and you'll regret it.
  • Watch them closely in the last two minutes of baking because the line between perfectly bubbly and burnt is thin.
  • If your bagels are getting too dark before the cheese melts, lower the oven to 375°F and add a minute or two.
03 -
  • Toast the bagel halves lightly before adding toppings if you want an extra-crispy base that won't get soggy.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice regular-sized bagels into smaller rounds for true mini pizzas that look adorable on a platter.
  • Brush the edges of the bagels with a little olive oil or melted butter before baking for golden, bakery-style crusts.
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