Mini Pizza Bagels

Quick and easy, these Mini Pizza Bagels are the perfect snack, appetizer or meal that you can customize that the whole family enjoys.

Sometimes I just don’t want to put too much work in when it comes to cooking and making things in the kitchen.

I think we can all agree with that, that is why I absolutely love making these Mini Pizza Bagels.

These are so easy and customizable, and kids absolutely love them. Pretty much anyone of any age loves them. Pizza and bagels? Come on!

These can be used as an appetizer, snack or a main dish. Just depends on when you are in the mood for them!

Pizza Bagels have been something we have been making for years and years, it saves us so much money from buying them in the store.

If you are looking for a fun, customizable and easy recipe – you cannot go wrong with these Mini Pizza Bagels.

Some of my other favorite quick and easy recipes we have on our site include: Pretzel Bites, Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket and Ham and Cheese Sliders.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• Minimal and easy to find ingredients help this come together in no time.
• You can customize this recipe to your liking.
• These are perfect for an appetizer, snack or a main dish!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):

Mini bagels
Pizza sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Italian seasoning for topping, if desired

HOW TO MAKE MINI PIZZA BAGELS, STEP BY STEP:

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Cut your bagels if not already cut and place them all cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Place the bagels in the oven for 5 minutes, or until they are just beginning to toast.
4. Spread each bagel with 1 Tablespoon pizza sauce then top with 2 Tablespoons shredded cheese (if you are doing other toppings, also add at this time).
5. Place the bagels back into the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
6. Remove from the oven sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired and serve immediately.

CAN I USE REGULAR SIZED BAGELS?

Absolutely! If you are wanting to do regular sized bagels to keep this recipe with the same amount of ingredients then I would use 4 regular sized bagels.

You might need to keep the bagels in the oven a little bit longer to toast up in the beginning but follow the recipe the remainder of the way to finish.

WHAT ELSE CAN I TOP PIZZA BAGELS WITH?

The best thing about this recipe is you can really change up the ingredients. We went with simple cheese for this one but other toppings you can add include:

1. Pepperoni (mini or diced regular sized)
2. Browned Italian Sausage
3. Olives
4. Peppers
5. Onions
6. Canadian Bacon
7. Pineapple (Yum, not ewe!)

Whatever you like on your pizza you can absolutely put on these Mini Pizza Bagels as well!

DO I HAVE TO USE PIZZA SAUCE?

If you don’t have pizza sauce on hand you can use marinara sauce as well, or you can use spaghetti sauce in a pinch.

You can also make your own homemade pizza sauce or marinara sauce for this recipe!

If you make your own and have leftovers, you can save it and use it for other things like pasta, dipping sauce, etc.

WHAT CHEESE IS BEST TO USE?

While we always go with a nice mozzarella (freshly grated if possible) you can switch up your cheese options.

Some other great ideas would be an Italian Blend, Provolone, Cheddar, Parmesan, etc.

HOW TO STORE:

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 2-3 days.

You can also freeze this recipe, you can freeze before baking or after. To freeze before baking, place on a baking sheet and flash freeze them then place in a freezer container.

For baked Mini Pizza Bagels, place in a freezer container after cooling and both baked and unbaked will keep for up to 3 months.

To bake assembled Pizza Bagels right out of the freeze place directly on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bagels are toasty and warm.

To defrost, remove from the freeze and place in the refrigerator until thawed, place back in the oven until heated through.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• Use any of your favorite bagel flavors.
• You can use regular sized bagels, see above on how to do that.
• Use any toppings that you like, see above on other suggestions.
• Easily double this recipe to make more or freeze for later.
• These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
• These are great for an appetizer, snack or a main dish.
• Other cheese can be used, see suggestions above.
• You can use marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce in a pinch.
• These can be made in the airfryer, air fry at 350 degrees F for about 5-7 minutes.

Love a good easy recipe that includes pizza and can be customized however you like? Then you have to put these Mini Pizza Bagels on your menu rotation.

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Sheet Pan Pizza
• Pizza Grilled Cheese
• Mini Air Fryer Pizza
• Pizza Sliders

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