Bagel Pizzas Recipe

A close up of a bagel pizza with mini pepperonis on a pan.

This bagel pizzas recipe makes a quick, nostalgic snack that comes together in about 30 minutes. They’re easy to customize with your favorite toppings and can even be frozen for later, making them perfect for busy days or after-school cravings.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings pieces

Calories 214kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Bagels sliced in half
½ cup pizza sauce or more to your taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
⅓ cup pepperoni or other toppings of your choice

Instructions

Line a baking pan with parchment and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Lay bagels on the baking pan, flat side up. Bake uncovered for 7 minutes and remove from the oven.
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bagels, top them with cheese and toppings.
Bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool for 3 minutes and serve immediately.

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Notes

Use slightly stale bagels. They hold up well under the sauce and toppings and get nicely crisp in the oven. This is also a great way to repurpose leftover bagels.
Slice evenly. Keeping the bagel halves similar in size helps them cook at the same rate.
Let them cool slightly before serving. The cheese sets slightly as it cools, making it easier to handle (especially for kids).
If you’re making a big batch, set up an assembly line. Lay everything out and build them all at once to save time.
Let the cheese get nice and bubbly before removing it. That’s when you know they’re ready.
You can mix and match toppings on the same tray so everyone gets what they like.
Ingredients to prep ahead- Slice the bagels and portion out your toppings so everything is ready.
Leftovers and storage- Keep cooked bagels in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to crisp them back up. Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 2 months.

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