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Homemade Pizza Bagels Recipe

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Homemade Pizza Bagels are a quick and delicious snack or meal that combines the chewy texture of bagels with classic pizza toppings. This easy recipe uses plain bagels as the base, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni, then baked to melty, bubbly perfection. Garnished with dried basil, these pizza bagels make a perfect breakfast, lunch, or anytime treat.

Ingredients

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Pizza Bagels

  • 4 full-sized plain bagels, halved
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought)
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces mini pepperoni

Garnish

  • Dried basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bagels: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice each plain bagel in half horizontally to create open-faced bagels ready for toppings.
  2. Add Sauce: Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half, making sure to cover the surface without soaking the bread.
  3. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauced bagel halves to ensure a cheesy, gooey topping.
  4. Add Pepperoni: Arrange mini pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese for flavorful, bite-sized bursts of spice and savory taste.
  5. Bake: Place the prepared bagels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle dried basil over the hot pizza bagels for an aromatic finishing touch. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute mini pepperoni with sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers for a vegetarian option.
  • For a crispier bagel base, toast the bagels lightly before adding toppings.
  • Use freshly chopped basil instead of dried for a fresher flavor, if available.
  • Leftover pizza bagels can be reheated in the oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven to avoid burning the cheese or bagel edges.

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