Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels (Printable Version)

Mini bagel halves layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, perfect for quick snacks or kids’ lunches.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini bagels, halved

→ Sauce & Toppings

02 - 120 ml pizza sauce
03 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 36 to 48 mini pepperoni slices
05 - 15 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
06 - 0.5 g dried oregano
07 - 0.25 g red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place mini bagel halves cut side up evenly on the lined baking sheet.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce over each bagel half.
04 - Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese atop the sauced bagels.
05 - Place 3 to 4 mini pepperoni slices on each bagel half.
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes if desired.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bagels are crisp.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool 2 to 3 minutes, garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything's done in under 25 minutes, oven to table.
  • Kids can help assemble them without making a mess you'll regret.
  • You can freeze a batch and pull out exactly what you need later.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper, the cheese will weld itself to the pan otherwise.
  • If your bagels are thick, toast them lightly first so they crisp up before the cheese browns.
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the bagels cleanly without squishing them.
  • If the cheese starts browning too fast, tent the sheet loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
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