Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels (Printable)

Bite-sized bagel halves topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni for a quick savory snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini bagels, halved

→ Sauce & Toppings

02 - 120 ml pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 36-48 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 (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect portion control means everyone gets their fair share
  • Kids actually ask for seconds without any bribery required
02 -
  • Overloading the sauce will make the bagels soggy so keep it to about 2 teaspoons each
  • Let the oven fully preheat or youll end up with limp sad pepperoni instead of crispy cups
  • Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Toast the cut sides of the bagels for 2 minutes before adding toppings for extra crunch
  • Use a pair of kitchen shears to snip fresh chives over the top instead of basil for a milder onion flavor
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