Why settle for store-bought when you can make crispy, cheesy mini pizza bagels at home using fresh, high-quality ingredients? These easy-to-make, bite-sized treats are perfect for snacks, quick lunches, or game nights. Customize each one with your favorite toppings — pepperoni, veggies, or extra cheese — and leave out anything you don’t love. Whether making them with your grandkids or satisfying a grown-up craving, these homemade pizza bagels offer the perfect mix of flavor, convenience, and fun!
Servings: 12 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Cook’s Tip: Swap ingredients to elevate the pizzas. Try pesto with chicken (my personal favorite).
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 jar of your favorite pizza sauce
- 1 mini bagels (12 count pre-sliced)
- 1 (16oz) bag of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Optional toppings – olives, onions, mushrooms or anything else you like
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Split the bagels in two and lay them on a sheet pan.
- Spoon a tablespoon of the sauce on each half of the bagel.
- Add additional toppings on each one
- Sprinkle each bagel half with shredded mozzarella cheese
- Add Italian seasoning on top of the cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven
Enjoy!
