Description
Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites are a delightful snack or appetizer that’s quick to make and perfect for kids or game day gatherings. These mini bagels are topped with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Mini Pizza Bagel Bites:
- 6 mini plain bagels (sliced in half)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional Toppings:
- red pepper flakes
- chopped fresh basil
- grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Bagel Bites: Place the bagel halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce on each half, then add mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bagels are golden.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with optional toppings like red pepper flakes or basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Great for kids’ snacks, game day, or quick weeknight dinners.
- Can be prepared and frozen before baking—add 3–4 extra minutes to bake time if baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bagel halves
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
