Description
Easy Homemade Pizza Bagels are a quick and delicious snack or meal option featuring toasted bagels topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. Perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these bagels bring all the flavors of a classic pizza in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 plain bagels (halved)
Sauce and Cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Additional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter (optional, for brushing the bagel halves)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). You can also use a toaster oven for a quicker cooking option.
- Prepare the bagels: Slice the bagels in half and place them cut side up on a baking sheet. For extra crispiness, lightly brush the cut surfaces with olive oil or melted butter.
- Add the sauce: Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half to provide a flavorful base.
- Top with cheese and toppings: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then add optional toppings such as pepperoni, diced bell peppers, olives, and season with dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
- Bake the pizza bagels: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove the bagels from the oven, allow them to cool for a couple of minutes, then serve hot and enjoy your homemade pizza bagels.
Notes
- You can customize toppings based on your preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Brushing the bagels with olive oil or butter is optional but adds nice crispiness and flavor.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture or pre-shredded for convenience.
- Keep an eye on the bagels while baking to prevent burning the cheese.
- To make it vegetarian, omit pepperoni and add extra vegetables.
