Mini Pizza Bagels That Even Grownups Crave
A make-it-together recipe for you and your grandkids — easy, cheesy, and ready in 20 minutes.
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 you’re 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 bag (16 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: olives, onions, mushrooms, or anything else you like\
- 1 jar pizza sauce (your favorite)
- 1 package mini bagels (12 count, pre-sliced)
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Split the bagels in two and lay them cut side up on the sheet pan.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of sauce onto each bagel half.
- Add pepperoni and or any additional toppings you and your helper desires.
- Sprinkle each bagel half with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add a little Italian seasoning on top of the cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute.
Enjoy!
Pizza bagel know-how
Can you make pizza bagels in advance?
Yes. Assemble this pizza bagel recipe up to a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate — then bake when you’re ready. They’re best straight from the oven, so hold off on baking until snack time.
What can you put on each pizza bagel?
Start with sauce and mozzarella, then make them your own: pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, olives, onions, mushrooms — even pineapple will work. Pesto-and-chicken is a favorite twist on a classic pizza bagel recipe.
Can you freeze mini pizza bagels?
Yes. Freeze baked mini pizza bagels in a single layer, then move them to a freezer bag. Reheat in a 375°F oven straight from frozen until hot and crisp — a quick snack any time.
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