Description
Crispy bagel halves transformed into personal pizzas with all your favorite toppings. These bagel pizzas come together in just 15 minutes for an easy lunch, after-school snack, or quick dinner solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bagels, sliced in half (plain, everything, or your favorite)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Topping options (choose your favorites):
- Pepperoni slices
- Sliced mushrooms
- Diced bell peppers
- Sliced black olives
- Cooked sausage crumbles
- Diced onions
- Pineapple chunks
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place bagel halves cut-side up on prepared baking sheet.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, covering sauce completely.
- Add your favorite toppings (don’t overload).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are crispy.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra browning.
- Let cool 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crispier crust, toast bagels lightly before adding toppings
- Use pre-sliced cheese if you prefer melty coverage
- Great way to use up leftover veggies and meats
- Kids love making their own custom versions
- For breakfast version: use scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bagel halves (plain with cheese)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg