Description
This Easy Homemade Pizza Bagels recipe is a quick and delicious snack or light meal featuring toasted bagel halves topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives. Perfect for a cozy night in or an easy appetizer, these bagels bake to golden perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 4 plain bagels (halved)
Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced olives (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional
- Olive oil or butter (optional, for brushing the bagel halves)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). You may also use a toaster oven for a quicker option.
- Prepare the bagels: Slice the bagels in half and arrange them cut side up on a baking sheet. For extra crispiness, lightly brush the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil or melted butter.
- Add the sauce: Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half to create a flavorful base.
- Top with cheese and toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Add your choice of toppings such as pepperoni slices, diced bell peppers, and sliced olives. Season with dried oregano or Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the pizza bagels: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts, becomes bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove the pizza bagels from the oven and allow them to cool for a minute or two. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade pizza bagels!
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference, including mushrooms, onions, or different cheeses.
- Brushing the bagels with olive oil or butter enhances crispiness but can be omitted for a lighter version.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the bagels with gluten-free bagels.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit pepperoni or replace with vegetarian-friendly toppings.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
