Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels (Print)

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

# Components:

→ 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 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bagel halves cut side up on the lined baking sheet.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly onto each bagel half.
04 - Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced bagels.
05 - Arrange 3 to 4 mini pepperoni slices on each bagel half.
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes over the toppings as desired.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and bagels have crisped edges.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 25 minutes, making it perfect for after-school hunger or last-minute guests.
  • Kids can help assemble them, and you'll actually enjoy the chaos because there's no complicated prep.
  • They taste like childhood nostalgia but with a homemade crispness that store-bought versions never achieve.
  • You can freeze a batch and reheat them straight from the freezer for instant snack magic.
02 -
  • Don't skip lining the baking sheet because melted cheese will glue itself to bare metal and you'll regret it during cleanup.
  • If your bagels are on the softer side, toast them lightly before adding toppings to keep them from turning soggy.
  • Watch them closely in the final 2 minutes of baking because the cheese can go from perfectly golden to burnt surprisingly fast.
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the bagels in half cleanly without squishing them.
  • If you want extra crispy edges, brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil before adding the sauce.
  • Let the bagels cool for a full 3 minutes before serving because the cheese stays molten hot and can burn tongues easily.
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