Description
This Easy Homemade Pizza Bagels recipe is a quick and delicious snack or meal option featuring crisp bagels topped with classic pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings. Perfect for a speedy lunch, dinner, or party appetizer, these bagels come together in under 15 minutes using simple ingredients and baking in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 plain bagels, halved
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter, optional for brushing
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
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 arrange them on a baking sheet with the cut side facing up. For extra crispiness, lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil or melted butter.
- Add the sauce: Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half.
- Top with cheese and toppings: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add your preferred toppings such as pepperoni, 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 is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, allow the pizza bagels to cool for a minute or two, then serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- Brushing the bagel halves with olive oil or butter is optional but gives a nice crispy texture.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add more veggies.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free bagels.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best results.
