Crispy Classic Pizza Bagels
A quick and easy homemade snack featuring crispy bagels topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and spicy pepperoni, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 halves (4 bagels), serves 4 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 plain or everything bagels, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- About 20 pepperoni slices (regular or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing bagel edges)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice the bagels in half horizontally.
- Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
- Place the bagel halves cut side up on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each bagel half, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella on top of the sauce.
- Layer 4-5 pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder evenly over the top. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden and bagel edges are crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Brush bagel edges with olive oil to keep them crispy. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting. Watch the cheese around 8 minutes to avoid burning. Adjust bake time if using convection oven. For vegan or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
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