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Mini Pizza Bagels

Mini pizza bagels are small, snack-sized baked bagels topped with sauce, cheese, and herbs, baked until golden and bubbly. They feature a chewy bagel base with a crispy edge and melted toppings, presenting a picturesque, snackable mini pizza appearance.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bagels sliced horizontally in half
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce preferably marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or your favorite pizza cheese blend
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or fresh basil if available
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder adds flavor
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen spoon

Method
 

  1. Arrange the halved bagels cut-side up on a baking sheet, ensuring enough space between each for even baking.
  2. Spread about a tablespoon of tomato sauce evenly over each bagel half, covering the surface completely but leaving a small border around the edges.
  3. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel, creating a cheesy, even topping.
  4. Sprinkle dried basil and garlic powder evenly over the cheese, then season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for a minute; the cheese should be melted and gooey, with crispy edges on the bagel.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired, and enjoy these cheesy, crispy mini pizza bagels.

Notes

You can customize toppings with pepperoni, vegetables, or additional herbs for variety.