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Mini Pizza Bagels

Mini pizza bagels are bite-sized snacks made by topping halved bagels with sauce, cheese, and herbs, then baked until golden and bubbly. The dish features a crispy-edged, cheesy surface with melty toppings, showcasing the transformation from plain bagels to savory mini pizzas through baking and assembly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bagels sliced in half horizontally
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce preferably marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or a mix of your favorite melting cheeses
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Baking parchment or silicone mat

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Slice the bagels horizontally into halves, creating evenly sized mini bases for your pizzas.
  3. Spread about a tablespoon of tomato sauce evenly over each bagel half, covering the surface with a thin layer.
  4. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese on top of each sauced bagel, ensuring the edges are well-covered for gooey, melted cheese.
  5. Sprinkle dried oregano and minced garlic evenly over the cheese for added flavor and aroma.
  6. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, lightly brush the edges of each bagel with olive oil to promote crisping and browning in the oven.
  7. Arrange the prepared bagel halves on the baking sheet, cut side up, leaving space between each piece.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the edges are crisp.
  9. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mini pizzas rest for a minute until the cheese slightly sets.
  10. Transfer the mini pizza bagels to a serving platter and enjoy while they’re warm and cheesy, with a crispy crust and melty toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like pepperoni, veggies, or different herbs. For a vegetarian version, add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms before baking.